Occupation-Level Remuneration Comparisons
- Australia offers highly competitive salaries, especially for skilled roles like Registered Nurses, Engineers, and Electricians.
- Thailand and Italy show significantly lower salary levels, though cost of living is also lower.
- Singapore and Canada closely mirror Australia, making them key comparison markets.
- South Korea and Ireland provide strong alternatives for mid-to-senior professionals.
Remuneration Comparison (AUD, median annual)
| Occupation | Australia | UK | Ireland | Canada | South Korea | Thailand |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | AU$ 75–105k [1] | AU$ 56–84k [1] | Like UK levels* | ~C$ 60k (~AU$ 64k) [2] | ~AU$ 50–60k (est'd) | ~AU$ 20–30k (est'd) |
| Software Engineer (IT) | ~AU$ 110k [3] | ~AU$ 85–90k [4] | ~AU$ 85–95k [4] | ~C$ 80k (~AU$ 85k) [3] | ~AU$ 65k (est'd) | ~AU$ 40–50k (est'd) |
| Secondary School Teacher | ~AU$ 100–105k [5] | ~AU$ 37–66k [6] | ~€36,953 (~AU$ 58k) [7] | ~C$ 60–94k (~AU$ 64–100k) [2] | ~AU$ 45–55k (est'd) | ~AU$ 25–30k (est'd) |
| Electrician / skilled Trade | ~AU$ 90k (benchmark) | ~AU$ 60–75k est’d | Similar to UK (est’d) | ~C$ 70–80k (~AU$ 75–85k) | ~AU$ 55–65k (est'd) | ~AU$ 20–30k (est'd) |
Registered Nurse
- Australia: Average earnings range between AU $80k to $105k depending on state and experience. Queensland and NT pay at the higher end.
Software Engineer / IT Roles
- Australia: Median around AU $98k per annum, with senior roles reaching ~AU $125k–250k as reported in broader sector studies.
Secondary School Teacher
- Australia: Most teachers earn between AU $100–105k per year; state variation exists: NT up to $131k, NSW ~$75–122k, Vic ~$73–111k.
Construction & Trades (Electrician, Plumber, etc.)
- Australia: Median around AU $100k; in-demand roles may earn more, especially with overtime/regional allowances. Experienced tradesman in listed skills shortage occupations earn upwards of 30% more
