Disability Support Worker Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Disability Support Workers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $83,071 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $68,675 and $98,800. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 114 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 4% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +45 listings vs last month
💰 Disability Support Worker · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$68,675 – $98,800
Median: $83,071
May $80k
Jun $83k
↑ Trending up

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level $68,675 – $98,800
Overall $68k–$98k Mid $68k–$98k $66k $73k $80k $87k $94k $101k
High confidence 114 listings (+45 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $68,675 Median  $83,071 $98,800  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Hiring for disability support workers in Brisbane surged this month, from 69 to 114 listings, the biggest demand jump in the batch, and pay rose with it from $80,000 to $83,071. That NDIS-driven growth puts the median almost exactly on Brisbane's $85k all-roles figure (just 2% below), which is unusually strong for a care role. Brisbane also now leads every other city for the role, ahead of Melbourne, Sydney and Perth ($72,040). Demand and pay rising together is a genuinely healthy signal.

Take Home Pay (based on median $83,071)

Weekly (net)
~$1,230
Monthly (net)
~$5,329
Annual (net)
~$63,944
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $92,624

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 Disability Support Worker in Brisbane?
Entry support workers in Brisbane start near the $68,675 band floor. The lift comes from qualifications and scope: a Certificate III or IV in disability or individual support, a driver's licence, and willingness to do complex-care or behaviour-support work all push pay upward. Personal-care and high-needs clients pay more than social-support shifts, carrying pay toward the $98,800 top.
Is $83,071 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes, for the sector. At $83,071 the role sits within 2% of Brisbane's all-roles median, which is rare for care work, and nets about $63,900. Brisbane's lower housing costs than Sydney or Melbourne stretch that further. With both pay and demand climbing on NDIS funding, this is one of the healthier care markets in the batch, not a case of chronic underpayment.
How much does a Senior Disability Support Worker make in Brisbane?
There is no separate senior band, so the range tops near $98,800. Getting there means specialising: complex-care, behaviour support, or team-leader and coordinator roles. The larger jump is qualifying up: Registered Nurse work in Brisbane reaches $99,362 and Occupational Therapist $100k, both natural progressions for support workers who study further.

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Disability Support Worker salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $83,071 —
Adelaide $80,000 -4%
Gold Coast $80,000 -4%
Melbourne $80,000 -4%
Newcastle $80,000 -4%

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