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Australian Government & Defence

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Shows sector specific salary information from MyCareer job listings (inclusive of wage) for each of the last four quarters. Note: figures may incorporate total pkg.

Government and Defence

Sub-Sector Avg. Min Avg. Max Average
Average Australian Government and Defence Salary $70,479
Air Force $31,719 $120,000 $47,901
Army $31,719 $84,301 $35,649
Emergency Services $45,969 $102,776 $53,183
Federal Government $45,000 $123,200 $75,606
Local Government $39,700 $130,000 $64,794
Navy $31,719 $31,719 $31,719
Other Government & Defence $40,965 $120,000 $80,256
Police & Prison $50,000 $84,301 $56,638
Policy / Advisory $40,000 $125,637 $78,201
State Government $37,544 $144,500 $72,927


Source: MyCareer job listings inclusive of wage from the last 90 days and updated weekly. Figures may incorporate total pkg. If there is insufficient data to show reliable max, min, avg then none are shown.