Nationally, the median is $63,232 — Northern Territory sits $3,952 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Disability Support Worker salary of $59,280 — after $8,461 income tax and $1,186 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 Disability Support Worker roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Somerville Community Services★ 4.0 | $66,848 | $64,378 – $69,298 |
| CASA★ 3.4 | $61,869 | $59,636 – $64,101 |
| TeamHealth★ 3.5 | $59,676 | $57,445 – $61,907 |
| Programmed (Australia)★ 3.2 | $59,260 | $57,166 – $61,335 |
| ARRCS★ 4.2 | $58,924 |
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.
| $56,573 – $61,276 |
| Life Without Barriers★ 3.1 | $57,502 | $54,972 – $60,011 |
| Casa Central Australia | $51,831 | $49,552 – $54,109 |
| ITEC Group Australia★ 2.5 | $45,231 | $43,591 – $46,871 |