How much does an actor make in Australia?
A$35,730a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$2,978 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$2,743
- Equals
- $24,550
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.5 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $75,280 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $61,800 |
| 3. United States | $60,420 |
| 23. United Arab Emirates estimate | $25,320 |
| 24. Australia | $24,550 |
| 25. South Korea estimate | $24,400 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $270 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- ArtistA$80,580
- MusicianA$49,070
- Art directorA$94,100
- AnnouncerA$93,560
- PerformerA$35,730
Frequently asked questions
How much does an actor make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$2,978 a month, A$35,730 a year.
Which country pays an actor the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $75,280 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an actor make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $60,420 a year against $24,550 in Australia, 2.5 times more.
Who makes more, an actor or an artist?
An artist: A$80,580 a year against A$35,730 for an actor, 2.3 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate