How much does a religious worker make in Australia?
A$56,630a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$4,719 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$3,989
- Equals
- $38,910
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.7 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 | $79,260 |
| 2. Germany | $70,600 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $64,410 |
| 13. Finland estimate | $38,950 |
| 14. Australia | $38,910 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $37,880 |
| 143. Malawi estimate | $344 |
Similar jobs
Technicians and associate professionals
- Legal aideA$61,430
- Social care workerA$72,710
- AthleteA$64,650
- Sport coachA$21,380
- Riding instructorA$33,100
- PhotographerA$81,180
- Set designerA$56,000
- Museum technicianA$50,640
Frequently asked questions
How much does a religious worker make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$4,719 a month, A$56,630 a year.
Which country pays a religious worker the most?
Germany, with a median of $70,600 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a religious worker make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $45,280 a year against $38,910 in Australia, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a religious worker or a legal aide?
A legal aide: A$61,430 a year against A$56,630 for a religious worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate