How much does a courier make in Australia?
A$45,670a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$3,806 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$3,382
- Equals
- $31,380
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.6 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 | $59,630 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $59,340 |
| 3. Germany | $44,800 |
| 9. Belgium estimate | $36,570 |
| 10. Australia | $31,380 |
| 11. Ireland estimate | $31,300 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $117 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Odd job personsA$59,660
- Meter readerA$36,300
- Gym workerA$49,150
- Waste collectorA$64,000
- SorterA$54,840
- Street sweeperA$51,390
Frequently asked questions
How much does a courier make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$3,806 a month, A$45,670 a year.
Which country pays a courier the most?
Germany, with a median of $44,800 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a courier make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $37,880 a year against $31,380 in Australia, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a courier or a meter reader?
A courier: A$45,670 a year against A$36,300 for a meter reader, 1.3 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate