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Average annual salary in Australia
What does the average full-year job pay there?
Australia's average annual salary is $72,018 PPP — #10 of 37 countries on the atlas (higher is better). Period 2025.
Among 37 countries
- Rank
- #10 of 37
- higher is better
- Ranked behind
- 73 %
- 27 of 37 countries
vs median $60,483 PPP: +19 % (better)
The neighbourhood
| # | Country | Average salary | vs Australia |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Germany | $76,285 PPP | +$4,266 PPP |
| 9 | Norway | $73,462 PPP | +$1,443 PPP |
| 10 | Australia | $72,018 PPP | — |
| 11 | Ireland | $70,113 PPP | −$1,906 PPP |
| 12 | Canada | $67,901 PPP | −$4,118 PPP |
Average annual wage in USD at purchasing power parity (OECD).
How to read this figure
OECD average annual wages converted at purchasing power parity — a comparable "what does work pay" figure that strips away exchange-rate noise. National average across all sectors and seniorities.
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