Salary of Personal Care Worker in Australia 2026

How much does a Personal Care Worker earn?

$12,554 / Annual
Based on 93 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $60,000 Average salary: $12,554 Maximum: $18,550

Minimum
$60,000 Average salary
$12,554 Maximum
$18,550

$1,046 / Monthly
Based on 93 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,000 Average salary: $1,046 Maximum: $1,546

Minimum
$5,000 Average salary
$1,046 Maximum
$1,546

$35 / Daily
Based on 93 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $167 Average salary: $35 Maximum: $52

Minimum
$167 Average salary
$35 Maximum
$52

$7 / Hourly
Based on 93 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $31 Average salary: $7 Maximum: $10

Minimum
$31 Average salary
$7 Maximum
$10

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Personal Care Worker in Australia

Personal Care Worker

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 month ago

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Wesley Mission Queensland Full-time

Your Role as Personal Care Worker (Palliative Care) You’ll deliver this role by: • Deliver holistic care and...
Personal Care Worker

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 months ago

Young, New South Wales, Australia Australian Unity Part-time $35 - $37 Permanent

Are you passionate about helping others? Whether you're experienced or just starting out, we invite you to explore...
Personal Care Worker

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 3 weeks ago

City of Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Anglicare Southern Queensland Full-time $46 - $47 Permanent

About Us St Martin’s Residential Aged Care, Taigum is seeking Personal Care Workers to join our team on a casual...

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All positions in General

Position	Average salary / Annual
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) \| Regional SA \| Up to 652k p.a	$48,042	View listings
Consultant Intensivist	$47,083	View listings
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa	$44,979	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist \| General Adult \| Coastal regional WA	$39,421	View listings
Casual Crew	$32,000	View listings
Casual Cook	$32,000	View listings
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
General Practitioner	$29,156	View listings
Consultant Psychiatrist	$27,896	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings

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FAQ - Personal Care Worker

The average salary for Personal Care Worker is AUD12,554 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 93 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Personal Care Worker in Australia.

The lowest salary of Personal Care Worker per year in Australia is AUD60,000

The highest salary for Personal Care Worker per year in Australia is AUD18,550

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: 93 job postings with salary.