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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 $70,605
Air Force $31,719 $120,000 $40,223
Army $31,719 $100,000 $38,081
Emergency Services $50,175 $90,896 $55,220
Federal Government $44,568 $123,200 $76,032
Local Government $41,000 $130,000 $66,663
Navy $31,719 $90,000 $32,533
Other Government & Defence $45,000 $150,000 $83,473
Police & Prison $52,276 $81,906 $59,030
Policy / Advisory $40,000 $120,000 $82,022
State Government $38,000 $140,925 $73,255


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.