How much does an artist make in Australia?
A$80,580a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$6,715 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$5,334
- Equals
- $55,360
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.1 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 | $98,760 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $81,070 |
| 3. Germany | $79,330 |
| 12. Netherlands estimate | $56,130 |
| 13. Australia | $55,360 |
| 14. United States | $54,170 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $354 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- MusicianA$49,070
- Art directorA$94,100
- ActorA$35,730
- AnnouncerA$93,560
- PerformerA$35,730
Frequently asked questions
How much does an artist make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$6,715 a month, A$80,580 a year.
Which country pays an artist the most?
Germany, with a median of $79,330 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an artist make more in Australia or in United States?
In Australia: $55,360 a year against $54,170 in United States, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, an artist or a musician?
An artist: A$80,580 a year against A$49,070 for a musician, 1.6 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate