Disability Support Worker Salary in Gold Coast (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Disability Support Workers in Gold Coast earn a median salary of $82,004 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $75,000 and $108,543. That is broadly in line with Gold Coast's all-roles median of $78,250. Figures are based on 31 jobs advertised in Gold Coast in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 18% of roles by listing volume in Gold Coast

ADVERTISED RANGE

$75,000 – $108,543

Median: $82,004

Mid level

$75,968 – $108,557

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 31 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 68.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 31.2% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10% $75,000 Median $82,004 $108,543 Top 10%

Understanding the Gold Coast Market

This role has no August comparison in the data, so there is no trend to read yet. At 69% salary disclosure it is one of the best-evidenced figures in this report, showing Gold Coast disability support workers at $82,000. Only Newcastle pays more at $85,000, with Brisbane and Adelaide at $81,000 and Melbourne, Sydney and Perth between $75,000 and $80,000. Unusually for a care role, it clears the local all-roles median of $78,000 by 4.8%.

Take Home Pay (based on median $82,004)

Weekly (net)

~$1,216

Monthly (net)

~$5,270

Annual (net)

~$63,246

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $91,434

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 Gold Coast?

Entry is $75,000, the highest disability support floor in this report, which reflects a market where most listings are full-time award positions rather than casual shifts. A Certificate III in Individual Support, an NDIS worker screening check and a driver's licence cover the baseline. Medication endorsement and behaviour support training lift pay within the band.

Is $82,004 a good salary in Gold Coast?

Yes, which is rare for this role. At $82,000 a disability support worker earns 4.8% above the Gold Coast all-roles median of $78,000, with take-home near $1,216 a week and low living costs. It is one of the few cities in this report where care work clears the local benchmark, largely because the Gold Coast median is held down by tourism and retail. The strong disclosure rate makes this figure reliable.

How much does a Senior Disability Support Worker make in Gold Coast?

The ceiling is $108,000, the highest disability support ceiling in this report, reached through team leader, house supervisor or behaviour support practitioner roles. Positive Behaviour Support training is the qualification NDIS providers fund separately. Registered nursing on the Gold Coast pays $100,000, which is the study route that resets the range.

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Disability Support Worker salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Gold Coast
Gold Coast (this page)	$82,004	0%
Newcastle	$85,000	+4%
Adelaide	$81,470	~same
Brisbane	$81,016	~same
Melbourne	$80,000	~same

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