Lifeguard salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Lifeguard salary of $57,304 — after $7,571 income tax and $1,146 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 Lifeguard roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Life Saving Victoria★ 3.7 | $69,160 | $69,160 – $70,148 |
| City of Greater Geelong★ 3.3 | $69,160 | $28,237 – $79,040 |
| Surf Life Saving Australia★ 3.4 | $59,280 | $54,340 – $69,160 |
| The Y Ballarat★ 3.7 | $54,340 | $42,346 – $61,256 |
| BlueFit★ 3.0 | $54,340 | $45,448 – $65,208 |
| Village Roadshow★ 3.5 | $53,352 | $38,216 – $59,280 |
| The Y (YMCA)★ 3.8 | $51,376 | $41,496 – $63,627 |
| Gold Coast City Council★ 3.5 | $51,376 | $51,376 – $55,506 |
| Belgravia Leisure.★ 3.2 | $49,400 | $29,225 – $63,232 |
| Shire of Broome★ 3.4 | $46,238 | $41,812 – $54,044 |
| Wet ‘n Wild★ 3.6 | $44,460 | $41,496 – $53,352 |
Lifeguard 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
Australian Capital 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.