Lifeguard salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $57,304 — New South Wales sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Lifeguard salary of $57,304 — after $7,839 income tax and $1,146 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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Beaches Council★ 3.5 | $69,160 | $69,160 – $69,160 |
| Bayside Council★ 2.7 | $68,172 | $61,256 – $75,088 |
| City of Canterbury Council (Australia)★ 3.6 | $68,172 | $61,256 – $75,088 |
| Surf Life Saving Australia★ 3.4 | $59,616 | $53,352 – $65,860 |
| Australian Lifeguard Service★ 4.3 | $59,280 | $55,328 – $63,232 |
| Fairfield City Council★ 4.0 | $58,292 | $51,376 – $65,208 |
| Parramatta City Council★ 2.6 | $57,304 | $57,304 – $57,304 |
| Sydney Olympic Park Authority★ 3.7 | $55,032 | $51,376 – $58,687 |
| Hornsby Shire Council★ 3.9 | $53,925 | $51,376 – $56,454 |
| BlueFit★ 3.0 | $53,352 | $45,448 – $65,208 |
| Wet ‘n Wild★ 3.6 | $49,400 | $49,400 – $49,400 |
| Belgravia Leisure.★ 3.2 | $49,143 | $29,640 – $63,232 |
| The Y (YMCA)★ 3.8 | $43,472 | $43,472 – $43,472 |
Lifeguard pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
Victoria
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