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Support worker salary in Australia

How much does a Support Worker make in Australia?

Average base salary

$38.52

The average salary for a support worker is $38.52 per hour in Australia. 12k salaries reported, updated at 15 June 2026

Support Worker job openings in Australia

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Support Worker - Mounties Care
Mounties Care
Sydney NSW
Part-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Support Worker in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
MacKillop Family Services
 
$222,000per year
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Settlement Services Internatio...
 
$190,800per year
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Sunnyfield
 
$190,800per year
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Community Living Options
 
$190,788per year
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Southern Cross Community Healt...
 
$145,192per year
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Austin Health
 
$139,920per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Support Workers

  1. Cairns QLD
    $41.77 per hour
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $41.49 per hour
  3. Oran Park NSW
    $38.74 per hour
  4. Port Macquarie NSW
    $38.67 per hour
  5. Canberra ACT
    $38.01 per hour

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Average $38.52 per hour