How much does a special needs teacher make in Australia?
A$96,430a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$8,036 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$6,232
- Equals
- $66,250
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.3 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Switzerland estimate | $102,600 |
| 2. Luxembourg estimate | $84,190 |
| 3. Iceland estimate | $73,360 |
| 6. Germany | $66,970 |
| 7. Australia | $66,250 |
| 8. Denmark estimate | $66,040 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $368 |
Similar jobs
Professionals
- Education officerA$95,160
- Esol teacherA$70,350
- Dance teacherA$16,200
- ProfessorA$82,670
- Vocational teacherA$76,660
- High school teacherA$92,260
- Elementary school teacherA$78,010
- Preschool teacherA$63,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a special needs teacher make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$8,036 a month, A$96,430 a year.
Which country pays a special needs teacher the most?
United States, with a median of $68,620 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a special needs teacher make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $68,620 a year against $66,250 in Australia, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, a special needs teacher or an esol teacher?
A special needs teacher: A$96,430 a year against A$70,350 for an esol teacher, 1.4 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate