Personal Care Assistant Salary in Australia

AU$29.10
per hour
per year
AU$61,459
per year
per hour

Personal Care Assistant - Average Salary

The average salary for a Personal Care Assistant is AU$29.10 per hour (AU$61,459 per year), which is AU$8,429 (-12%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Personal Care Assistant can expect an average starting pay of AU$23.30. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$43.
AU$23.30
Low
AU$29.10
Average salary
AU$43
High
AU$49,209
Low
AU$61,459
Average salary
AU$90,816
High

Personal Care Assistant Salary Range

Low
AU$23.30
Average salary
AU$29.10
Senior
AU$35.50
High
AU$43
Low
AU$49,209
Average salary
AU$61,459
Senior
AU$74,976
High
AU$90,816
Among Personal Care Assistants, Entry-Level Personal Care Assistants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Personal Care Assistants enjoy the highest salaries.

Personal Care Assistant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Personal Care AssistantAU$35.50/hour
+22% 
Entry-Level Personal Care AssistantAU$23.30/hour
 -20%

Personal Care Assistant - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Personal Care Assistant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$23.30 per hour. A mid career Personal Care Assistant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$28.60, while a Senior Personal Care Assistant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$35.50. Personal Care Assistants with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$39.70 per hour on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Personal Care Assistant in Australia

Late Career▲ +36%
Senior▲ +22%
Average SalaryAU$29.10/hour
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -20%

Gender Breakdown

Female
90%
Male
10%

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Personal Care Assistant - Related Salaries (per year)

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Personal Care Assistant job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Personal Care Assistant

How much does a Personal Care Assistant make in Australia?
A Personal Care Assistant in Australia earns an average of AU$29.10 gross per hour, which is about AU$61,459 gross per year. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Personal Care Assistant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Personal Care Assistant in Australia?
The starting salary of a Personal Care Assistant in Australia is around AU$23.30 gross per hour. Entry-Level Personal Care Assistants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Personal Care Assistant in Australia?
The highest salary of a Personal Care Assistant in Australia can reach and exceed AU$43 gross per hour. Senior Personal Care Assistants usually have the highest salaries.
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