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Aged care worker salary in Australia

How much does an Aged Care Worker make in Australia?

Average base salary

$29.75

The average salary for a aged care worker is $29.75 per hour in Australia. 31 salaries reported, updated at 6 October 2026

Highest paying companies for Aged Care Worker in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
SA Health
 
$111,746per year
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Mater Group
 
$106,132per year
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NSW Health
 
$101,078per year
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Aboriginal Family Support Serv...
 
$90,000per year
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ACT Government
 
$77,418per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Aged Care Workers

  1. Sydney NSW
    $33.01 per hour
  2. Sunshine Coast QLD
    $31.21 per hour
  3. Maroubra NSW
    $31.21 per hour
  4. Little Bay NSW
    $31.21 per hour
  5. Monash ACT
    $31.21 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Aged Care Worker

The average salary for an Aged Care Worker is $29.75 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 31 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 6 October 2026.

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Aged Care Worker salaries typically range between a low of $26.44 and a high of $35.45 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Aged Care Worker include Sydney NSW at $33.01 per hour, Sunshine Coast QLD at $31.21 per hour and Maroubra 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 ($111,746 per year) and Mater Group ($106,132 per year).