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Youth worker salary in Australia

How much does a Youth Worker make in Australia?

Average base salary

$45.87

The average salary for a youth worker is $45.87 per hour in Australia. 769 salaries reported, updated at 11 May 2026

Youth Worker job openings in Australia

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Aboriginal Youth Drug & Alcoho...
NSW Health3.5out of 5 stars.
Orange NSW
$65,012 - $93,971 a year
Full-time
22 hours ago

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
 
$167,454per year
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Edmen Community Staffing Solut...
 
$128,259per year
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NDIS
 
$126,880per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Youth Workers

  1. Toowoomba QLD
    $54.65 per hour
  2. Ipswich QLD
    $53.95 per hour
  3. Brisbane QLD
    $51.24 per hour
  4. Gosford NSW
    $50.49 per hour
  5. Townsville QLD
    $48.85 per hour

Where can a Youth Worker earn more?

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Senior Youth Worker

Job openings
Average $98,650 per year