Salary of Lifeguard in Australia 2026

How much does a Lifeguard earn?

$58,904 / Annual
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $38,400 Average salary: $58,904 Maximum: $72,960

Minimum
$38,400 Average salary
$58,904 Maximum
$72,960

$4,909 / Monthly
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $3,200 Average salary: $4,909 Maximum: $6,080

Minimum
$3,200 Average salary
$4,909 Maximum
$6,080

$164 / Daily
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $107 Average salary: $164 Maximum: $203

Minimum
$107 Average salary
$164 Maximum
$203

$31 / Hourly
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $20 Average salary: $31 Maximum: $38

Minimum
$20 Average salary
$31 Maximum
$38

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Lifeguard in Australia

Lifeguard and Program Lifeguard

1 week ago

Gisborne, Victoria, Australia Macedon Ranges Shire Council Full-time

Casual $45.30 - $47.47 per hour plus Super Position No: 6052 & 6035 About the roleAs a Pool Lifeguard or Program...
Lifeguard and Program Lifeguard

5 days ago

Gisborne, Victoria, Australia Macedon Ranges Shire Council Full-time $62,000 - $65,000 Contract

Casual$45.30 - $47.47 per hour plus SuperPosition No: 6052 & 6035About the roleAs a Pool Lifeguard or Program Lifeguard,...
Lifeguards and Junior Lifeguards

1 week ago

Echuca, Victoria, Australia Shire of Campaspe Full-time

Tenure: CasualAvailability: Essential for outdoor pool season (November 2026 to March 2027)Location: Outdoor pools –...

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Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
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Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings
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Salary comparison

FAQ - Lifeguard

The average salary for Lifeguard is AUD58,904 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 14 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Lifeguard in Australia.

The lowest salary of Lifeguard per year in Australia is AUD38,400

The highest salary for Lifeguard per year in Australia is AUD72,960

Data updated: October 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 14 job postings with salary.