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Youth worker salary in Australia

How much does a Youth Worker make in Australia?

Average base salary

$47.66

The average salary for a youth worker is $47.66 per hour in Australia. 894 salaries reported, updated at 8 November 2026

Youth Worker job openings in Australia

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Youth Development Worker
Careers at Council4out of 5 stars.
Wollongong NSW
$58.88 - $69.24 an hour
Full-time
1 week 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
Community Living Options
 
$190,788per year
MADEC
 
$159,025per year
Edmen Community Staffing Solut...
 
$127,176per year
Connecting Families
 
$113,068per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Youth Workers

  1. Toowoomba QLD
    $55.76 per hour
  2. Ipswich QLD
    $55.15 per hour
  3. Brisbane QLD
    $54.26 per hour
  4. Rockhampton QLD
    $53.23 per hour
  5. Mackay QLD
    $50.95 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Youth Worker

The average salary for a Youth Worker is $47.66 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 894 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 8 November 2026.

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Youth Worker salaries typically range between a low of $31.78 and a high of $71.48 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Youth Worker include Toowoomba QLD at $55.76 per hour, Ipswich QLD at $55.15 per hour and Brisbane QLD at $54.26 per hour.

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

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