Aged care worker salary in Australia

The average salary for an Aged Care Worker is $29.53 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 28 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 30 July 2026.

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Aged Care Worker salaries typically range between a low of $26.44 and a high of $35.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Aged Care Worker include Sunshine Coast QLD at $31.21 per hour, Maroubra NSW at $31.21 per hour and Little Bay NSW at $31.21 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Aged Care Worker include SA Health (USD 111,746 per year) and Mater Group (USD 106,132 per year).