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Support worker salary in Australia

How much does a Support Worker make in Australia?

Average base salary

$38.57

The average salary for a support worker is $38.57 per hour in Australia. 12k salaries reported, updated at 29 June 2026

Support Worker job openings in Australia

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Support Worker
TIDE Community Care
Darwin NT
From $35.15 an hour
1 hour 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. Brisbane QLD
    $41.58 per hour
  2. Port Macquarie NSW
    $40.01 per hour
  3. Oran Park NSW
    $39.95 per hour
  4. Melbourne VIC
    $38.17 per hour
  5. Canberra ACT
    $37.91 per hour

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Support Worker

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Average $38.57 per hour