Median salary
$85,457
ANZSCO 2421 · Education professionals
University lecturer or tutor salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian university lecturer or tutor is $85,457 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $67,323 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$67,323
Fortnightly
$2,589
Tax returns
70,637
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 2421, based on 70,637 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $90,590 | $85,457 | $94,852 |
| Average (mean) | $97,401 | $87,906 | $101,529 |
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 $university lecturer or tutor salary
| Gross salary (median) | $85,457 |
| Income tax | −$16,425 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$1,709 |
| Take-home pay | $67,323 |
| + Employer super | $10,255 |
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Related occupations · Education professionals
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Primary school teacher | 193,294 | $83,026 |
| Secondary school teacher | 168,400 | $94,085 |
| School teacher - type not specified | 34,017 | $71,789 |
| Pre-school or kindergarten teacher | 24,936 | $60,441 |
| TAFE teacher or tutor | 24,629 | $74,545 |
| Private teacher or tutor | 24,466 | $22,283 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a university lecturer or tutor earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian university lecturer or tutor in 2022-23 was $85,457, based on 70,637 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $87,906; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical university lecturer or tutor.
What is a university lecturer or tutor salary after tax?
On the median $85,457 salary for a university lecturer or tutor, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $67,323 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $2,589 per fortnight or $1,295 per week.
How much tax does a university lecturer or tutor pay?
On the median $85,457 salary, a university lecturer or tutor in FY2025-26 pays about $18,134 in total tax — $16,425 income tax plus $1,709 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 21.2%.
How many people work as a university lecturer or tutor in Australia?
70,637 Australians lodged a tax return as a university lecturer or tutor in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 2421 on their return.
What is the average vs median university lecturer or tutor salary?
Average (mean): $87,906. Median: $85,457. 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 university lecturer or tutor 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).