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Disability support worker salary in Australia

How much does a Disability Support Worker make in Australia?

Average base salary

$40.35

The average salary for a disability support worker is $40.35 per hour in Australia. 14.4k salaries reported, updated at 20 September 2026

Disability Support Worker job openings in Australia

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Disability Support Worker
Kirinari Community Services Ltd2.8out of 5 stars.
Orange NSW
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Highest paying companies for Disability Support Worker in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
identitywa
 
$192,000per year
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Department of Education
 
$172,159per year
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Auscare Group
 
$127,400per year
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Edmen Community Staffing Solut...
 
$125,975per year
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Direct Care Resources
 
$119,340per year
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Drake Medox
 
$115,322per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Disability Support Workers

  1. Tamworth NSW
    $43.17 per hour
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $42.91 per hour
  3. Central Coast NSW
    $41.12 per hour
  4. Goulburn NSW
    $41.10 per hour
  5. Albury NSW
    $40.49 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Disability Support Worker

The average salary for a Disability Support Worker is $40.35 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 14.4k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 20 September 2026.

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Disability Support Worker salaries typically range between a low of $26.96 and a high of $60.38 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Disability Support Worker include Tamworth NSW at $43.17 per hour, Brisbane QLD at $42.91 per hour and Central Coast NSW at $41.12 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Disability Support Worker include identitywa ($192,000 per year) and Department of Education ($172,159 per year).