How much does a car cleaner make in Australia?
A$46,020a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$3,835 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$3,401
- Equals
- $31,620
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.6 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 143 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 | $56,330 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $56,060 |
| 3. Denmark estimate | $42,080 |
| 9. Belgium estimate | $34,550 |
| 10. Australia | $31,620 |
| 11. Ireland estimate | $29,570 |
| 143. Kenya estimate | $110 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Garment presserA$44,100
- Window washerA$51,390
- CleanersA$51,390
- HousekeeperA$34,940
- CleanerA$32,730
Frequently asked questions
How much does a car cleaner make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$3,835 a month, A$46,020 a year.
Which country pays a car cleaner the most?
Germany, with a median of $36,710 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a car cleaner make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $35,830 a year against $31,620 in Australia, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a car cleaner or a garment presser?
A car cleaner: A$46,020 a year against A$44,100 for a garment presser, 1.0 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate