How much does a community health worker make in Australia?
A$72,410a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$6,034 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$4,871
- Equals
- $49,750
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.9 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 | $89,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $72,320 |
| 3. Luxembourg estimate | $69,250 |
| 11. Belgium estimate | $51,400 |
| 12. Australia | $49,750 |
| 13. Qatar estimate | $49,180 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $386 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Dental hygienistA$54,680
- Health records clerkA$71,360
- Therapy assistantA$39,480
- Quality inspectorA$85,360
- ParamedicA$125,700
- Health screenerA$55,500
Frequently asked questions
How much does a community health worker make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$6,034 a month, A$72,410 a year.
Which country pays a community health worker the most?
Canada, with a median of $63,700 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a community health worker make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $51,850 a year against $49,750 in Australia, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a community health worker or a dental hygienist?
A community health worker: A$72,410 a year against A$54,680 for a dental hygienist, 1.3 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate