How do I know if I'm paid fairly for my job?

Compare your pay to the average for your occupation. This tool uses the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025) — the mean weekly total cash earnings for 342 detailed occupations. Pick your occupation, enter your pay, and it shows whether you're above or below the average and by how much per week and per year.

Is the ABS average a legal minimum wage?

No. The ABS average is what people in that occupation actually earn on average — it is not a legal floor. Your legal minimum is set by your modern award classification or, if no award applies, the National Minimum Wage ($26.44/hour from 1 July 2026). If your pay is below the award rate, that may be an underpayment regardless of the average.

What is the average weekly pay for a registered nurse in Australia?

Registered nurses earn a mean of about $1,718 per week in total cash earnings (ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025). Averages vary widely by occupation — from around $630/week for general sales assistants to over $2,900/week for chief executives.

Is this a median or an average?

At this occupation level the ABS publishes a mean (average), not a median. A small number of very high earners can pull a mean upwards, so treat it as a guide, not a precise typical wage.

Pay Benchmark Calculator

Compare your pay to the ABS average weekly earnings for your occupation. See if you're paid above or below the typical rate for your job in Australia.

Last verified: 16 June 2026

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