Median salary
$46,607
ANZSCO 4233 · Carers and aides
Nursing support or personal care worker salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian nursing support or personal care worker is $46,607 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $41,206 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$41,206
Fortnightly
$1,585
Tax returns
98,010
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 4233, based on 98,010 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $47,123 | $46,607 | $49,331 |
| Average (mean) | $48,587 | $46,986 | $50,838 |
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 $nursing support or personal care worker salary
| Gross salary (median) | $46,607 |
| Income tax | −$4,469 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$932 |
| Low-income tax offset | +$301 |
| Take-home pay | $41,206 |
| + Employer super | $5,593 |
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Related occupations · Carers and aides
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Aged or disability carer | 202,751 | $42,719 |
| Child care worker | 191,505 | $41,005 |
| Education aide | 102,939 | $40,647 |
| Dental nurse or assistant | 34,803 | $41,735 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a nursing support or personal care worker earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian nursing support or personal care worker in 2022-23 was $46,607, based on 98,010 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $46,986; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical nursing support or personal care worker.
What is a nursing support or personal care worker salary after tax?
On the median $46,607 salary for a nursing support or personal care worker, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $41,206 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $1,585 per fortnight or $792 per week.
How much tax does a nursing support or personal care worker pay?
On the median $46,607 salary, a nursing support or personal care worker in FY2025-26 pays about $5,401 in total tax — $4,469 income tax plus $932 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 11.6%.
How many people work as a nursing support or personal care worker in Australia?
98,010 Australians lodged a tax return as a nursing support or personal care worker in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 4233 on their return.
What is the average vs median nursing support or personal care worker salary?
Average (mean): $46,986. Median: $46,607. 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 nursing support or personal care worker 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).