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Teacher salary in Australia

How much does a Teacher make in Australia?

Average base salary

$103,958

The average salary for a teacher is $103,958 per year in Australia. 1.9k salaries reported, updated at 13 July 2026

Teacher job openings in Australia

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Teacher of Ageing and Disabili...
TAFE NSW3.6out of 5 stars.
Randwick NSW
$98,499 - $132,585 a year
Part-time
16 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Teacher 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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Charles Sturt University
 
$191,712per year
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Western Sydney University
 
$144,685per year
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La Trobe University
 
$130,000per year
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Edith Cowan University
 
$126,741per year
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Trinity College
 
$125,789per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Teachers

  1. Bundaberg QLD
    $122,529 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $113,782 per year
  3. Joondalup WA
    $104,638 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $101,526 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $99,431 per year

Where can a Teacher earn more?

Compare salaries for Teachers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Teacher get paid in Australia?

Assistant Teacher

Job openings
Average $80,997 per year

Associate Teacher

Job openings
Average $102,485 per year