Support Worker Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Support Workers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $77,064 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $66,563 and $85,857. That sits 9% 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 ↓ -3 listings vs last month
💰 Support Worker · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$66,563 – $85,857
Median: $77,064
May $77k
Jun $77k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $66,340 – $86,154
Overall $66k–$85k Mid $66k–$86k $64k $69k $74k $78k $83k $88k
Moderate confidence 38 listings (-3 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%  $66,563 Median  $77,064 $85,857  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane support workers median $77.1k, sitting 9.3% below the city's all-roles median, a smaller gap than most care roles manage. The range is tight ($66.6k to $85.9k, a 25% spread), reflecting funding-anchored pay with a firm ceiling. Demand is solid (61st percentile) though listings eased slightly and the median was essentially flat over the month. Melbourne pays a touch more ($79.5k). The clinical ladder above is steep, Registered Nurse $99.4k, Clinical Nurse Consultant $118.4k, which is where care experience translates into a real pay jump.

Take Home Pay (based on median $77,064)

Weekly (net)
~$1,154
Monthly (net)
~$5,001
Annual (net)
~$60,010
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $85,926

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 Support Worker in Brisbane?
The band starts around $66.6k. What lifts a support worker toward the $85.9k top is qualification and shift type: a Cert III or IV in Individual Support or Disability, complex or high-intensity clients, and sleepover, night or weekend shifts carrying penalty loading. A driver's licence and medication-assistance competency broaden the roster.
Is $77,064 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $77.1k the median is only 9.3% below Brisbane's $85k all-roles figure, closer to parity than most care roles, and it nets about $60k after tax in a moderate-cost city. For funding-anchored support work this is fair, even decent, pay. The ceiling is the constraint ($85.9k), so the genuine upside is studying toward Enrolled or Registered Nurse ($99.4k) roles.
How much does a Senior Support Worker make in Brisbane?
There is no distinct senior band, pay caps around $85.9k. Progression is qualification-led: moving into Enrolled Nurse or Registered Nurse ($99.4k) work, or team-leader and care-coordinator roles. A Cert IV plus complex-care experience, and study toward a clinical qualification, is what carries you off the support-worker pay ceiling.

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Support Worker salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $77,064 —
Melbourne $79,520 +3%
Perth $78,052 ~same
Sydney $74,100 -4%

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