According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, full time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings were about AUD2,083 per week in May 2025. That equals roughly AUD108,000 per year before tax. Averages differ by industry, state, and occupation, and they update with each ABS release.
Beauty therapy salaries sit below national averages but rise with advanced skills and management duties. Penalty rates and commissions improve take home pay in clinics and retail. Track national figures on the ABS site and compare to industry outcomes when planning your study and career.
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$100,000/year is a common figure quoted as the “average Australian salary.”
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Many workers actually earn closer to the median of ~$88,000/year.
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Salaries vary by industry, experience, location, and role.
See typical beauty graduate outcomes alongside national context here: compare beauty therapy salaries.
