Personal Care Worker Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Personal Care Workers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $73,398 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,228 and $83,566. That sits 18% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 34 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 52th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +1 listings vs last month
💰 Personal Care Worker · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,228 – $83,566
Median: $73,398
Aug $73k
Sep $73k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,228 – $83,566
Overall $65k–$83k Mid $65k–$83k $63k $67k $72k $76k $81k $86k
Moderate confidence 34 listings (+1 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 34 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 42.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 57.1% 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%  $65,228 Median  $73,398 $83,566  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Personal care pay held at $73,000 with listings flat at 34. Melbourne is the only other market with enough listings to compare and it sits at $71,000. The 25% spread running $65,000 to $83,000 is narrow, which is what award-linked aged care produces. At 43% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported. The useful internal comparison is disability support work at $81,000, which pays $8,000 more for broadly similar qualifications.

Take Home Pay (based on median $73,398)

Weekly (net)
~$1,108
Monthly (net)
~$4,801
Annual (net)
~$57,609
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $81,838

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 Personal Care Worker in Brisbane?
Entry is $65,000, with a Certificate III in Individual Support or Ageing Support as the standard requirement. Medication assistance competency and dementia care training are what lift a worker within the narrow band available. Most listings are full-time award positions rather than casual shifts.
Is $73,398 a good salary in Brisbane?
No. At $73,000 a personal care worker earns 18.4% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,108 a week. The tight band means negotiation achieves very little. Disability support work at $81,000 pays $8,000 more and draws on the same Certificate III, which makes it the obvious sideways move.
How much does a Senior Personal Care Worker make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $83,000, which sits just above the disability support median, so the top of this band meets the middle of the next. Team leader and care coordination roles are what reach it. Enrolled nursing at $77,000 and registered nursing at $100,000 are the study routes that reset the range.

Other roles in Brisbane

Personal Care Worker salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $73,398 0%
Melbourne $71,584 ~same

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