Baker Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Bakers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $105,000. That sits 6% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 28 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 43th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +7 listings vs last month
💰 Baker · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $105,000
Median: $80,000
Sep $80k
Oct $80k

Median advertised salary over the last 2 months. Not enough history yet to call a direction.

Mid level $60,000 – $105,000
Overall $60k–$105k Mid $60k–$105k $58k $68k $78k $88k $98k $108k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 28 job listings for this role in Brisbane, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 3.6% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 96.4% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane bakers earn $80,000, level with Sydney and ahead of Melbourne at $76,250. Listings rose from 21 to 28. The $60,000 to $105,000 range is wide for the trade, and it separates retail bakery roles from production supervisors in larger commercial bakeries.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Baker in Brisbane?
Entry is around $60,000. A Certificate III in Baking and willingness to work early starts are the main requirements.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Close to average. $80,000 is 5.9% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000, with take-home around $1,191 a week. With moderate living costs, that is a fair rate for the trade.
How much does a Senior Baker make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $105,000, usually for production leads or bakery managers in commercial operations. Moving into supervising a production line is the clearest route to the top of the range.

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Baker salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $80,000 0%
Sydney $80,000 ~same
Melbourne $76,250 -5%

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