Youth worker salary in Australia

The average salary for a Youth Worker is $47.11 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 833 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 17 August 2026.

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Youth Worker salaries typically range between a low of $31.29 and a high of $70.94 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Youth Worker include Toowoomba QLD at $56.07 per hour, Ipswich QLD at $54.70 per hour and Brisbane QLD at $54.05 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Youth Worker include Anglicare Sydney (USD 190,800 per year) and Settlement Services International (USD 190,800 per year).