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Youth worker salary in Australia

How much does a Youth Worker make in Australia?

Average base salary

$46.81

The average salary for a youth worker is $46.81 per hour in Australia. 808 salaries reported, updated at 13 July 2026

Youth Worker job openings in Australia

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Youth Worker - QLD Townsville
National Community Solutions
New Townsville City QLD
$43 - $78 an hour
in 1 hour

Highest paying companies for Youth Worker in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Anglicare Sydney
 
$190,800per year
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Settlement Services Internatio...
 
$190,800per year
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Community Living Options
 
$190,788per year
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MADEC
 
$160,634per year
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Edmen Community Staffing Solut...
 
$128,761per year
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NDIS
 
$126,880per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Youth Workers

  1. Toowoomba QLD
    $55.44 per hour
  2. Ipswich QLD
    $54.68 per hour
  3. Brisbane QLD
    $52.76 per hour
  4. Mackay QLD
    $50.65 per hour
  5. Townsville QLD
    $50.64 per hour

Where can a Youth Worker earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Youth Worker get paid in Australia?

Senior Youth Worker

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Average $99,449 per year