Prosecutor salary in Australia
Updated 23 July 2026
Take-home on the median Prosecutor salary of $96,000 — after $19,320 income tax and $1,920 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Prosecutor roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| National Heavy Vehicle Regulator★ 2.4 | $121,633 | $117,133 – $126,133 |
| Western Australia Police Force★ 2.3 | $117,280 | $111,769 – $122,792 |
| NSW Police Force★ 3.0 | $114,500 | $100,000 – $130,000 |
| Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions★ 3.6 | $104,000 | $89,555 – $115,489 |
| NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions★ 2.9 | $103,500 | $63,000 – $144,000 |
| Queensland Government★ 3.9 | $100,458 | $90,915 – $110,000 |
| State Government of Victoria★ 3.5 | $92,914 | $88,885 – $96,944 |
| Department of Transport Victoria, Australia★ 3.1 | $90,094 | $86,257 – $93,930 |
| Queensland Police★ 3.3 | $90,072 | $86,638 – $93,506 |
| South Australia Police★ 2.8 | $89,921 | $86,809 – $93,033 |
| Public Transport Authority★ 3.5 | $87,097 | $83,004 – $91,190 |
| ACT Public Service Health Directorate★ 3.7 | $86,115 | $60,219 – $115,180 |
| ACT Auditor-General's Office★ 4.2 | $86,115 | $60,219 – $115,180 |
| ACT Public Service Justice and Community Safety Directorate★ 3.4 | $86,115 | $60,219 – $115,180 |
| Cultural Facilities Corp.★ 3.9 | $86,115 | $60,219 – $115,180 |
| Director of Public Prosecutions | $85,000 | $80,000 – $90,000 |
| ACT Public Service Treasury Directorate★ 4.4 | $84,634 | $60,009 – $111,670 |
| Australian Taxation Office★ 4.0 | $80,000 | $78,000 – $92,000 |
| Martin-Brower★ 3.4 | $60,020 | $58,022 – $62,017 |
Prosecutor pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
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.