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Teacher salary in Australia

How much does a Teacher make in Australia?

Average base salary

$103,738

The average salary for a teacher is $103,738 per year in Australia. 2k salaries reported, updated at 9 June 2026

Teacher job openings in Australia

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Director Teacher
Creche & Kindergarten Association4out of 5 stars.
Meandarra QLD
$42.15 - $58.12 an hour
Part-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Teacher 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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Charles Sturt University
 
$191,712per year
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Western Sydney University
 
$144,685per year
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La Trobe University
 
$130,000per year
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Edith Cowan University
 
$126,741per year
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Trinity College
 
$125,789per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Teachers

  1. Bundaberg QLD
    $122,529 per year
  2. Joondalup WA
    $104,638 per year
  3. Sydney NSW
    $101,120 per year
  4. Brisbane QLD
    $97,335 per year
  5. Ballarat VIC
    $95,797 per year

Where can a Teacher earn more?

Compare salaries for Teachers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Teacher get paid in Australia?

Assistant Teacher

Job openings
Average $80,997 per year

Associate Teacher

Job openings
Average $104,964 per year