Support Worker Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Support Workers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $67,445 and $87,709. That sits 11% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 38 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 58th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Support Worker · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$67,445 – $87,709
Median: $80,000
Jun $79k
Jul $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $67,445 – $87,709
Overall $67k–$87k Mid $67k–$87k $65k $70k $75k $80k $85k $90k
Moderate confidence 38 listings (+4 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 38 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 51.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 48.8% 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%  $67,445 Median  $80,000 $87,709  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Support workers earn $80,000 in Melbourne, level with Adelaide, Newcastle and Sydney, with Brisbane ahead at $81,000. The median moved $480 across the month and listings rose modestly from 34 to 38, so this is a settled market. The 25% spread running $67,000 to $87,000 is narrow, confirming award-linked pricing. At 51% salary disclosure the figure is well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Melbourne?
Entry is $67,000, with a Certificate III in Individual Support, an NDIS worker screening check and a driver's licence as the baseline. Medication endorsement and complex care competencies lift pay within the band. Most listings are full-time award positions rather than casual shifts.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $80,000 a support worker earns 11.1% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,191 a week against the highest living costs in this report. The same $80,000 goes considerably further in Adelaide or Brisbane. The ceiling of $87,000 is also low against Brisbane's $93,000.
How much does a Senior Support Worker make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $87,000, reached through team leader, house supervisor or behaviour support roles. Positive Behaviour Support training is the qualification NDIS providers fund separately. Enrolled nursing at $81,000 and registered nursing at $100,000 are the study routes that reset the range.

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Support Worker salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $80,000 0%
Brisbane $81,806 ~same
Adelaide $80,028 ~same
Newcastle $80,000 ~same
Sydney $80,000 ~same

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