Baker salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Baker salary of $60,000 — after $8,420 income tax and $1,200 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 Baker roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Costco Wholesale★ 3.9 | $67,184 | $53,352 – $609,181 |
| Johns Bakers★ 4.5 | $61,000 | $50,000 – $70,000 |
| Goodman Fielder★ 3.5 | $59,200 | $38,400 – $80,000 |
| Woolworths Group★ 3.5 | $57,960 | $49,463 – $80,800 |
| Coles Group★ 3.5 | $56,700 | $49,516 – $74,731 |
| Brumby's Bakeries★ 3.7 | $56,700 | $46,200 – $74,000 |
| Bakers Delight★ 3.5 | $55,000 | $40,000 – $70,000 |
| Coles Supermarket★ 3.5 | $52,364 | $49,400 – $55,328 |
| The Cook And Baker★ 2.0 | $49,400 | $47,424 – $49,400 |
| Muffin Break★ 2.9 | $45,863 | $41,496 – $61,256 |
| Mount Barker Fresh Markets★ 4.0 | $43,670 | $41,694 – $45,646 |
| Kürtősh★ 2.4 | $41,496 | $39,520 – $54,063 |
| Baker Hughes★ 4.0 | $39,520 | $29,640 – $49,400 |
Baker 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
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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.