How much do odd job persons earn in Australia
A$59,660a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$4,971 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$4,157
- Equals
- $40,990
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.8 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 | $63,700 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $63,390 |
| 3. United States | $49,010 |
| 5. Norway estimate | $46,340 |
| 6. Australia | $40,990 |
| 7. Luxembourg estimate | $40,370 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $125 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- CourierA$45,670
- Meter readerA$36,300
- Gym workerA$49,150
- Waste collectorA$64,000
- SorterA$54,840
- Street sweeperA$51,390
Frequently asked questions
How much do odd job persons earn a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$4,971 a month, A$59,660 a year.
Which country pays odd job persons the most?
United States, with a median of $49,010 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do odd job persons earn more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $49,010 a year against $40,990 in Australia, 1.2 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate