How much does a meter reader make in Australia?
A$36,300a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$3,025 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$2,781
- Equals
- $24,940
- 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 | $61,420 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $61,130 |
| 3. Germany | $57,380 |
| 15. Netherlands estimate | $27,850 |
| 16. Australia | $24,940 |
| 17. Italy estimate | $24,450 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $120 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierA$45,670
- Odd job personsA$59,660
- Gym workerA$49,150
- Waste collectorA$64,000
- SorterA$54,840
- Street sweeperA$51,390
Frequently asked questions
How much does a meter reader make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$3,025 a month, A$36,300 a year.
Which country pays a meter reader the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $61,420 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a meter reader make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $47,750 a year against $24,940 in Australia, 1.9 times more.
Who makes more, a meter reader or a courier?
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