Take-home on the median University Lecturer salary of $101,500 — after $21,238 income tax and $2,030 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
Reported total pay for University Lecturer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| University of Sydney★ 4.2 | $398,105 | $382,415 – $413,774 |
| Torrens University Australia★ 2.7 | $196,731 | $187,839 – $205,642 |
| La Trobe University★ 3.4 | $150,865 | $144,467 – $157,263 |
| Monash University★ 4.2 | $149,147 | $142,589 – $155,705 |
| Macquarie University★ 3.9 | $140,727 |
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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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $135,190 – $146,264 |
| Southern Cross University★ 3.0 | $125,420 | $119,831 – $131,009 |
| Australian Catholic University★ 3.7 | $119,481 | $114,264 – $124,698 |
| Flinders University★ 3.8 | $113,831 | $108,976 – $118,685 |
| Australian National University★ 3.9 | $103,072 | $98,029 – $108,115 |
| University of Southern Queensland★ 2.9 | $90,059 | $85,796 – $94,322 |
| University of Notre Dame★ 4.6 | $77,525 | $74,187 – $80,863 |
| University of Queensland★ 4.4 | $39,619 | $38,295 – $40,962 |
| Western Sydney University★ 4.0 | $33,761 | $32,585 – $34,938 |
| University of Technology Sydney★ 4.0 | $20,008 | $19,163 – $20,853 |