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Support worker salary in Australia

How much does a Support Worker make in Australia?

Average base salary

$39.02

The average salary for a support worker is $39.02 per hour in Australia. 11.1k salaries reported, updated at 2 November 2026

Support Worker job openings in Australia

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Saturday Support Worker
Blueprint Partners4out of 5 stars.
Sutherland Shire NSW
$57.50 - $67.50 an hour
Part-time
2 days ago

Highest paying companies for Support Worker in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
identitywa
 
$222,600per year
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NDIS
 
$197,600per year
Settlement Services Internatio...
 
$190,800per year
Sunnyfield
 
$190,800per year
Community Living Options
 
$190,788per year
Southern Cross Community Healt...
 
$145,192per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Support Workers

  1. Brisbane QLD
    $43.02 per hour
  2. Gold Coast QLD
    $41.90 per hour
  3. Sydney NSW
    $39.22 per hour
  4. Melbourne VIC
    $39.04 per hour
  5. Canberra ACT
    $38.97 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Support Worker

The average salary for a Support Worker is $39.02 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 11.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 2 November 2026.

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Support Worker salaries typically range between a low of $27.77 and a high of $54.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Support Worker include Brisbane QLD at $43.02 per hour, Gold Coast QLD at $41.90 per hour and Sydney NSW at $39.22 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Support Worker include identitywa ($222,600 per year) and NDIS ($197,600 per year).

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