Median salary
$42,719
ANZSCO 4231 · Carers and aides
Aged or disability carer salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian aged or disability carer is $42,719 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $38,381 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$38,381
Fortnightly
$1,476
Tax returns
202,751
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 4231, based on 202,751 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $44,949 | $42,719 | $47,828 |
| Average (mean) | $48,542 | $45,225 | $51,668 |
Taxable income = gross income minus allowable deductions. Salary / wages = PAYG-reported income only. Total income = all sources including investment, business, etc.
Take-home pay on the median $aged or disability carer salary
| Gross salary (median) | $42,719 |
| Income tax | −$3,484 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$854 |
| Low-income tax offset | +$439 |
| Take-home pay | $38,381 |
| + Employer super | $5,126 |
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Related occupations · Carers and aides
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Child care worker | 191,505 | $41,005 |
| Education aide | 102,939 | $40,647 |
| Nursing support or personal care worker | 98,010 | $46,607 |
| Dental nurse or assistant | 34,803 | $41,735 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a aged or disability carer earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian aged or disability carer in 2022-23 was $42,719, based on 202,751 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $45,225; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical aged or disability carer.
What is a aged or disability carer salary after tax?
On the median $42,719 salary for a aged or disability carer, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $38,381 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $1,476 per fortnight or $738 per week.
How much tax does a aged or disability carer pay?
On the median $42,719 salary, a aged or disability carer in FY2025-26 pays about $4,338 in total tax — $3,484 income tax plus $854 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 10.2%.
How many people work as a aged or disability carer in Australia?
202,751 Australians lodged a tax return as a aged or disability carer in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 4231 on their return.
What is the average vs median aged or disability carer salary?
Average (mean): $45,225. Median: $42,719. The median is usually lower because a small number of very high earners pull the average up. For a realistic picture of what a typical aged or disability carer earns, use the median.
Data sources
Salary data: Australian Taxation Office — Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence.
Take-home pay calculated at paycalculator.page using ATO-published FY2025-26 brackets, 2% Medicare levy, and default settings (Australian resident, private hospital cover, tax-free threshold claimed).