Earnings & Finance
In Australia, it's also one of the most secure career paths you can choose. There's exciting news for entry-level candidates looking to break into the Australian finance sector.
The average finance graduate salary in Australia is $65,000 per year or $33.33 per hour. Entry-level positions start at $60,673 per year, while most experienced workers make up to $76,915 per year.
In general, you should aim for the average wage or higher. In other words, a good salary in Australia is anything between $90,000 and $108,000 a year or $7,500 to $9,000 a month. The median income is $72,000 a year, which is a good reference point as to how much you should be earning.
The highest-paid jobs in Australia might come as no surprise to some, with doctors, CEOs and legal professionals featuring prominently on the list.
- Surgeons: $395,000
- Anaesthetist: $380,000
- Internal medicine specialist: $320,000
- Financial dealer: $280,000
- Psychiatrist: $255,000
