Australia’s highest-paying jobs

Australia’s highest-paying jobs
SEEK content teamupdated on 12 August, 2024
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When it comes to salary conversations, knowledge is power. We’ve compiled a list that shows which jobs in your industry currently have the highest salaries, so you can take this information to the negotiating table. 

Click on the table below – it shows a list of the highest-paying jobs advertised on SEEK across Australia.  

Highest-paying jobs

Discover the highest-paying jobs in your industry
Rank
Role title
Average salary
Salary growth
View jobs
1
Healthcare & Medical
$236,055
Salary growth increase7%
2
Construction
$232,682
Salary growth increase4%
3
Healthcare & Medical
$232,450
Salary growth no change0%
4
Healthcare & Medical
$222,503
Salary growth increase8%
5
Information & Communication Technology
$181,783
Salary growth no change0%
6
Information & Communication Technology
$171,441
Salary growth increase6%
8
Mining, Resources & Energy
$164,545
Salary growth increase2%
9
Mining, Resources & Energy
$158,347
Salary growth increase5%
10
Information & Communication Technology
$155,266
Salary growth no change0%
11
Information & Communication Technology
$154,881
Salary growth increase3%
12
Construction
$151,133
Salary growth increase2%
13
Healthcare & Medical
$149,873
Salary growth increase9%
14
Healthcare & Medical
$146,867
Salary growth increase8%
15
Information & Communication Technology
$146,532
Salary growth decrease-3%
16
Mining, Resources & Energy
$146,800
Salary growth increase3%
17
Human Resources & Recruitment
$145,901
Salary growth increase12%
18
Healthcare & Medical
$145,176
Salary growth increase12%
19
Banking & Financial Services
$143,932
Salary growth increase12%
20
Mining, Resources & Energy
$143,818
Salary growth increase4%

*A minimum threshold of job ads per quarter on SEEK is required for a role to appear in this table

Making the most of your job search  

If salary is the key motivator in the hunt for your next job, you can make it a priority in your search.  

SEEK’s salary filter lets you search for jobs by salary, even if an employer doesn’t show the salary range on the job ad. It helps you save time and energy by showing you the jobs that meet your salary needs.   

As the cost of living continues to rise, money is likely on your mind. Use the information that you have about salary trends in your industry to shape your next negotiation, but remember to also demonstrate why you’re worth every cent. 

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