Assistants Salaries
Assistants salaries in Australia
Base pay
$50K - $69K/yr
$55K/yrAverage base pay
Additional salary
$5K/yrAverage
$4K - $7K/yrRange
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Total pay trajectory
Lab Assistant I
$24–$47/hr
Lab Assistant
$23–$29/hr
Popular companies for Assistantss in Australia
10,756 companies
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Recent salaries shared by Assistant
50 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Assistant
1-3 Years
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 20 Apr 2026
$74K/yr
$74K • $0
Assistant
4-6 Years
$106K/yr
$106K • $0
North Sydney
submitted on 11 Nov 2025
$106K/yr
$106K • $0
Assistant
1-3 Years
$46K - $54K/yr
Newtown
submitted on 6 Aug 2025
$46K - $54K/yr
Assistant
1-3 Years
$51K/yr
$51K • $0
Brisbane
submitted on 3 July 2025
$51K/yr
$51K • $0
Assistant
1-3 Years
$39K - $45K/yr
Australind
submitted on 1 June 2025
$39K - $45K/yr
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Assistant
7-9 Years
$80K/yr
$77K • $3K
Sydney
submitted on 21 May 2025
$80K/yr
$77K • $3K
Assistant
1-3 Years
$64K - $75K/yr
Melbourne
submitted on 29 Apr 2025
$64K - $75K/yr
Assistant
1-3 Years
$59K - $68K/yr
Carrum Downs
submitted on 16 Feb 2025
$59K - $68K/yr
Assistant
1-3 Years
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 11 Feb 2025
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Assistant
15+ Years
$83K - $96K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 23 Dec 2024
$83K - $96K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Assistant salaries
How much does an Assistant in Australia make?
The average salary for an Assistant is $60,000 per year or $29 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $181,000 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $53,211 (25th percentile) and $75,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 191 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Assistant employees in Australia as of June 2026.
What is the highest salary for an Assistant in Australia?
The highest salary for an Assistant in Australia is $75,500 per year, $6,292 per month or $36 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for an Assistant in Australia?
The lowest salary for an Assistant in Australia is $53,211 per year, $4,434 per month or $26 per hour.




