Park Ranger salary in Australia
Updated 23 July 2026
Take-home on the median Park Ranger salary of $69,837 — after $11,471 income tax and $1,397 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Park Ranger roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Land Council★ 3.8 | $88,318 | $80,494 – $96,141 |
| City of Melbourne★ 3.6 | $86,481 | $83,234 – $89,727 |
| NSW Government★ 4.1 | $80,768 | $67,000 – $90,000 |
| ACT Government★ 4.1 | $74,222 | $71,014 – $77,430 |
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 | $74,000 | $73,000 – $75,000 |
| Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions★ 4.0 | $66,495 | $65,120 – $67,869 |
| Parks Victoria★ 3.1 | $64,245 | $55,600 – $83,579 |
| City of Sydney, Australia★ 3.6 | $63,883 | $61,056 – $66,711 |
| Moreton Bay Regional Council★ 3.5 | $60,897 | $58,382 – $63,412 |
| Government of South Australia★ 3.6 | $57,409 | $57,409 – $57,409 |
| Hays★ 3.7 | $57,205 | $55,170 – $59,260 |
| ACT Public Service Health Directorate★ 3.7 | $56,942 | $51,961 – $62,797 |
| ACT Auditor-General's Office★ 4.2 | $56,942 | $51,961 – $62,797 |
| ACT Public Service Treasury Directorate★ 4.4 | $56,942 | $51,961 – $62,797 |
| ACT Public Service Justice and Community Safety Directorate★ 3.4 | $56,942 | $51,961 – $62,797 |
| Cultural Facilities Corp.★ 3.9 | $56,942 | $51,961 – $62,797 |
| Brisbane City Council★ 3.5 | $53,978 | $51,575 – $56,381 |
| ALDI★ 3.4 | $51,238 | $49,538 – $52,917 |
Park Ranger pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Queensland
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.