Personal Care Worker Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Personal Care Workers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $80,000. That sits 22% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 48 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 67th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -10 listings vs last month
💰 Personal Care Worker · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $80,000
Median: $70,000
Jun $70k
Jul $70k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,000 – $80,000
Overall $65k–$80k Mid $65k–$80k $63k $66k $70k $74k $78k $82k
Moderate confidence 48 listings (-10 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 48 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 18.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 81.6% 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. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Understanding the Melbourne Market

At 21% the spread here is among the tightest in this report, running $65,000 to $80,000 with the median fixed at $70,000 for a second month. Listings fell from 58 to 48, a 17% contraction. Only 18% of listings stated a salary, one of the lower disclosure rates here, so the narrow band is better read as a pattern than a precise measurement. No other city carries enough listings under this title to compare.

Take Home Pay (based on median $70,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,065
Monthly (net)
~$4,615
Annual (net)
~$55,383
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $78,050

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 Melbourne?
Entry is $65,000, only $5,000 below the median, which is what award-linked aged care pay looks like. A Certificate III in Individual Support or Ageing Support is the standard requirement. Medication assistance competency and dementia care training are what lift a worker within the narrow band available.
Is $70,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $70,000 a personal care worker earns 22.2% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,065 a week against the highest living costs in this report. The tight band means negotiation achieves almost nothing. Disability support work at $80,000 pays $10,000 more for comparable qualifications.
How much does a Senior Personal Care Worker make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $80,000, which is exactly what disability support workers earn as a median, so the top of this band is the start of the next one. Team leader and care coordination roles are what reach it. Enrolled nursing at $81,000 and registered nursing at $100,000 are the study routes that reset the range.

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.