Lifeguard salary in Australian Capital Territory
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $57,304 — Australian Capital Territory sits $3,952 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Lifeguard salary of $53,352 — after $6,326 income tax and $1,067 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Group★ 3.6 | $68,528 | $65,742 – $71,314 |
| Australian Sports Commission★ 4.0 | $64,220 | $57,304 – $71,136 |
| Macquarie University★ 3.9 | $59,339 | $56,850 – $61,829 |
| The Y (YMCA)★ 3.8 | $53,352 | $45,448 – $57,304 |
| Viva Leisure★ 3.2 | $53,352 | $51,593 – $55,091 |
| World YMCA★ 3.8 | $39,851 | $38,133 – $41,568 |
| The Y Ballarat★ 3.7 | $39,599 | $38,078 – $41,121 |
Lifeguard pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
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Western 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.