Personal Care Worker Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Personal Care Workers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $72,770 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $64,220 and $83,594. That sits 14% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 38 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 61th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +17 listings vs last month
💰 Personal Care Worker · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$64,220 – $83,594
Median: $72,770
May $72k
Jun $72k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $64,220 – $83,594
Overall $64k–$83k Mid $64k–$83k $62k $67k $71k $76k $81k $86k
Moderate confidence 38 listings (+17 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%  $64,220 Median  $72,770 $83,594  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Personal care worker hiring in Brisbane nearly doubled this month, from 21 to 38 listings, one of the sharpest demand rises in the batch, though pay was flat at $72,770. That aged-care-driven growth still leaves the median 14% below the city's $85k all-roles figure. The band is tight, $64,220 to $83,594, reflecting how award-anchored the role is. Rising demand without rising pay is the clear pattern here.

Take Home Pay (based on median $72,770)

Weekly (net)
~$1,100
Monthly (net)
~$4,766
Annual (net)
~$57,197
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $81,138

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 care workers in Brisbane start near the $64,220 band floor. The lift comes from qualification and scope: a Certificate III in Individual Support or Ageing, medication-assistance competency, and a driver's licence for community-based roles all push pay up. High-needs, palliative, or dementia-care work pays more than general support, carrying pay toward the $83,594 top.
Is $72,770 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $72,770 the role sits 14% below Brisbane's all-roles median and nets about $57,200, though Brisbane's lower housing costs soften that. This is normal for award-based aged care rather than a local concern. The surging demand is a positive for job security even though it has not moved base pay, and shift penalties often lift real earnings above the median.
How much does a Senior Personal Care Worker make in Brisbane?
The band caps near $83,594, so real pay growth means qualifying up rather than accumulating shifts. Enrolled Nurse and Registered Nurse pathways (RN reaches $99,362 in Brisbane) are the standard progression, as is a team-leader or care-coordinator role. A Certificate IV plus study toward nursing is the concrete step that changes the pay bracket.

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City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $72,770 —
Melbourne $70,000 -4%

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