There are many people on the Internet who post their salaries, especially high-paying salaries, giving everyone a feeling of "in Australia, everyone has an average annual income of 10w", but is this really the case?The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will give you a more objective answer.
Statistics released by ABS last Thursday showed that in terms of the overall workforce, Australians earned a median income of $1,300 per week, which is slightly higher than the August 2022 statistic of $1,248, an increase of $52 (4.).2%), but did not outperform inflation;Looking at full-time authors alone, the median income for full-time authors in Australia is even higher, at $1,600 per week, a full $100 higher than the August 2022 statistic.
If you work for 52 weeks in a year, then the median annual salary of Australians is $67,600, while the median annual salary of full-time workers can reach $83,200. But there is still a little bit of a drop away from the average 10w+ level
It's also important to note that salary levels vary widely between states and territories.
The median salary in the ACT, which is full of civil servants, is as high as $1,550, which is $350 more than South Australia, which has the lowest median. It is surprising that South Australia is the state with the lowest median income. What is even more surprising is that the second highest median income is not NSW or Victoria, but the Northern Territory, which has always had a low presence. The Northern Territory can have such a high median weekly salary, which is a bit confusing.
Let's take a look at the median for each state:
However, the ABS data also reveals the sectors with the highest median weekly earnings as of August 2023, with revenues reaching up to $2,000. There are also some jobs that don't require much experience, so if you want to change careers and change to a high-paying job, you may wish to refer to it.
1.Mining.
The highest yield on the ABS list is mining. The average income in this industry is $2403 per week. However, this is a decrease of $2,493 from August 2022.
2.Electricity, gas, water and garbage disposal services.
The electricity, gas, water, and waste disposal services industry ranked second in terms of revenue. The median weekly wage in the sector is $1,900, up from $1,876 last year.
3. Financial and insurance services.
Median weekly earnings in the financial and insurance services sector increased to $1,750 from $1,686 last year.
4. Professional and scientific and technological services.
The median weekly earnings for those working in professional, scientific and technical services rose from $1,675 to $1,726.
5.Public administration and security.
Professionals in the public administration and safety sector, including local** staff, earn a median weekly income of $1650. The industry has seen significant growth over the past few years, with weekly earnings rising by more than $200 compared to 2018.
6.Information** and telecommunications.
Weekly wages in the information,** and telecommunications industries also increased. The median weekly earnings for workers in this sector is $1,630.
7.Building.
Demand from the construction industry remains high. The average weekly income in the industry is AUD1473.
8. Transportation, postal and warehousing industries.
The transportation, postal and warehousing industries are also evolving. Professionals in this sector earn a median weekly income of $1400.
9.Fabricate.
The average weekly income in the manufacturing sector is AUD$1400.
10. Wholesale**.
The last to break into the top 10 list of the highest-paying jobs is the wholesale industry. The average weekly income in the industry is AUD 1346.
We have also compiled the median weekly salary data of some other common industries for you, and you can also psychologically assess whether your salary has reached the basic level of the industry after reading it:
Education & Training - The median weekly is AUD 1342.
Health care and social assistance - The median weekly is AUD 1248.
Administrative and support services - the median is AUD 1100 per week.
Retail sales** The weekly median is $875.
Accommodation and food services - median weekly income is $650.