Aged Care Worker salary in Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Take-home on the median Aged Care Worker salary of $55,328 — after $6,948 income tax and $1,107 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Aged Care Worker roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| GroWorx★ 2.6 | $84,968 | $71,136 – $108,680 |
| HammondCare★ 3.7 | $67,184 | $48,432 – $109,154 |
| Just Better Care★ 3.7 | $64,220 | $59,280 – $69,160 |
| Resthaven★ 3.8 | $63,232 | $49,400 – $75,088 |
| UnitingCare NSW.ACT★ 3.5 | $63,054 | $60,683 – $65,425 |
| National Disability Insurance Agency★ 3.5 | $59,814 | $57,482 – $62,145 |
| Private TV★ 4.0 | $53,411 | $51,060 – $55,743 |
| Anglicare NSW★ 3.7 | $53,352 | $49,400 – $57,304 |
| Bupa★ 4.0 | $52,364 | $45,448 – $59,280 |
| AGL Energy★ 3.8 | $52,296 | $50,353 – $54,239 |
| IRT Australia★ 3.9 | $51,080 | $41,496 – $60,663 |
| BaptistCare NSW & ACT★ 3.5 | $47,424 | $47,424 – $55,328 |
| Australian Unity★ 3.0 | $47,147 | $23,989 – $55,328 |
| KinCare★ 3.4 | $46,436 | $45,448 – $47,424 |
| Mission Australia★ 3.1 | $45,685 | $38,710 – $55,051 |
| Warrigal Care★ 3.4 | $45,428 | $45,408 – $45,448 |
| Woolworths Group★ 3.5 | $43,531 | $42,128 – $44,934 |
| Barkly Shire Council★ 3.6 | $30,233 | $28,652 – $32,209 |
Aged Care Worker pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.