Nationally, the median is $55,328 — Victoria sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Aged Care Worker salary of $55,328 — after $7,216 income tax and $1,107 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SustainHealth★ 4.0 | $93,168 | $89,236 – $97,101 |
| Pronia★ 1.0 | $70,025 | $66,907 – $73,142 |
| Calvary Community Care★ 4.0 | $68,844 | $65,900 – $71,808 |
| Southern Migrant Refugee Center★ 3.2 | $65,565 | $62,985 – $68,145 |
| Silverchain★ 2.6 | $65,089 |
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $62,323 – $67,836 |
| mecwacare★ 2.3 | $59,537 | $57,344 – $61,710 |
| National Disability Insurance Agency★ 3.5 | $59,122 | $57,106 – $61,157 |
| The pastry Lounge ★ 2.0 | $55,348 | $53,629 – $57,067 |
| Aegis Aged Care★ 3.2 | $55,091 | $52,858 – $57,324 |
| Arcare (Australia)★ 3.4 | $48,985 | $46,950 – $51,001 |
| Mission Australia★ 3.1 | $45,685 | $38,710 – $55,051 |
| Bupa★ 4.0 | $45,547 | $43,630 – $47,444 |
| CAMC Health★ 3.3 | $38,167 | $36,569 – $39,765 |