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Support worker salary in Australia

How much does a Support Worker make in Australia?

Average base salary

$38.50

The average salary for a support worker is $38.50 per hour in Australia. 12k salaries reported, updated at 14 June 2026

Support Worker job openings in Australia

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Support Worker – Tamborine Mou...
Right at Home Gold Coast North
Gold Coast QLD
From $43.24 an hour
50 minutes 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
    $41.65 per hour
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $41.42 per hour
  3. Oran Park NSW
    $38.74 per hour
  4. Port Macquarie NSW
    $38.34 per hour
  5. Canberra ACT
    $38.00 per hour

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Average $38.50 per hour