Salary of Care Worker in Australia 2026

How much does a Care Worker earn?

$67,398 / Annual
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $63,091 Average salary: $67,398 Maximum: $71,340

Minimum
$63,091 Average salary
$67,398 Maximum
$71,340

$5,617 / Monthly
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,258 Average salary: $5,617 Maximum: $5,945

Minimum
$5,258 Average salary
$5,617 Maximum
$5,945

$187 / Daily
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $175 Average salary: $187 Maximum: $198

Minimum
$175 Average salary
$187 Maximum
$198

$35 / Hourly
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $33 Average salary: $35 Maximum: $37

Minimum
$33 Average salary
$35 Maximum
$37

Salary data updated: July 2026

Salary of Care Worker in Australia

Care Worker

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 5 days ago

Taralga, New South Wales, Australia Uniting NSW.ACT Full-time $36

Location Taralga, NSW. Full time/ Part time opportunities Up to $35.98 p/h + super, penalties & NFP tax benefits Great...
Care Worker

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 2 weeks ago

Community Aged Care - North, Australia Wesley Mission Queensland Part-time

Your Role as Care WorkerYou’ll deliver this role by:Assist clients with personal care, hygiene, showering, mobility,...
Care Worker

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 days ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Anglicare Sydney Remote Part-time

Application Close Date: August 02, 2026 Do you want a career that means more? We bring the strength, the support and the...

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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
Paediatrician	$31,379	View listings
General Practitioner	$23,708	View listings
Geriatrician	$23,051	View listings
Dentist	$19,861	View listings
Senior Web Developer	$19,200	View listings
Remote Area Nurse	$19,167	View listings

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FAQ - Care Worker

The average salary for Care Worker is AUD67,398 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 13 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Care Worker in Australia.

The lowest salary of Care Worker per year in Australia is AUD63,091

The highest salary for Care Worker per year in Australia is AUD71,340

Data updated: July 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: 13 job postings with salary.