Personal Carer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Personal Carers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $71,768 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $71,426 and $81,165. That sits 16% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 7th percentile in Brisbane
💰 Personal Carer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$71,426 – $81,165
Median: $71,768
Mid level $70,742 – $82,017
Overall $71k–$81k Mid $70k–$82k $68k $71k $74k $78k $81k $84k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $71,426 Median  $71,768 $81,165  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Personal carer is a thin, low-demand title in Brisbane, just 20 listings and the lowest demand percentile in the batch. The pay is unusually compressed: a $71,426 floor against a $71,768 median and $81,165 top, so almost everyone earns within a $10k window, set by aged-care award rates rather than the market. Based on a small sample, treat as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $71,768)

Weekly (net)
~$1,087
Monthly (net)
~$4,712
Annual (net)
~$56,541
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $80,021

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 Carer in Brisbane?
Personal carers in Brisbane start around $71k, a floor set by the aged-care award, so entry pay is standardised rather than negotiated. The lift toward the $81k top comes from shift loadings and qualification: penalty rates on weekends and nights, plus a Cert III in individual support or aged care, push take-home above the base rate.
Is $71,768 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $71,768 the median sits 16% below Brisbane's all-roles median and nets roughly $57k after tax, modest but normal for award-based care work, so the gap is structural. Penalty rates lift real earnings above base for anyone on weekend and overnight rosters, which is common, and recent aged-care wage rises have improved the floor.
How much does a Senior Personal Carer make in Brisbane?
There is barely a senior tier, the band tops at $81,165, because award rates compress the range. The step up is into a team-leader or clinical-care role, or a move into Enrolled Nurse ($85k) territory, which means further study rather than more shifts. Within the carer title, penalty-heavy rosters are the main lever on take-home.

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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.