Industry Comparison: Pay and Work Patterns in Brisbane
Use this industry comparison to compare median pay, pay ranges, work location, and job type mix in Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Compare 29 industries side by side.
Across 29 industries in Brisbane, QLD, Australia, there are 15,560 positions with published salaries. CEO & General Management commands the highest median salary at A$150,000 per year, while Retail & Consumer Products sits at the lower end at A$62,000. The overall market median sits at A$80,960 per year, with 18 of 29 industries paying above this level. On average, 100% of listings include advertised salary information.
Trades & Services leads salary-advertised listings in Brisbane, QLD, Australia with 2,675 positions, while CEO & General Management has the fewest with 25.
Explore the CEO & General Management salary guide for a deeper breakdown.
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| Industryarrow_upward | arrow_upwardJobs | arrow_upwardMedian Salary | Work Location | Job Types |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trades & Services | 2,675 | A$80,960 p.a. A$66,880 – A$96,800 open_in_new | On-site 98% Hybrid 1% Remote 1% | Full-time 74% Casual 15% Contract 7% |
| Healthcare & Medical | 2,309 | A$97,620 p.a. A$78,224 – A$123,200 open_in_new | On-site 88% Hybrid 9% Remote 3% | Full-time 52% Part-time 22% Contract 15% |
| Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics | 1,496 | A$66,000 p.a. A$59,840 – A$75,110 open_in_new | On-site 98% Hybrid 1% Remote 1% | Full-time 53% Casual 29% Contract 16% |
| Community Services & Development | 1,254 | A$74,800 p.a. A$66,572 – A$88,000 open_in_new | On-site 90% Hybrid 7% Remote 3% | Casual 42% Full-time 33% Part-time 20% |
| Education & Training | 945 | A$79,200 p.a. A$65,146 – A$105,663 open_in_new | On-site 94% Hybrid 5% Remote 1% | Full-time 50% Part-time 26% Casual 13% |
| Administration & Office Support | 900 | A$70,000 p.a. A$60,299 – A$81,594 open_in_new | On-site 90% Hybrid 9% Remote 1% | Full-time 69% Part-time 12% Contract 11% |
| Construction | 813 | A$120,000 p.a. A$85,360 – A$160,000 open_in_new | On-site 90% Hybrid 9% Remote 1% | Full-time 80% Casual 10% Contract 9% |
| Hospitality & Tourism | 810 | A$70,400 p.a. A$60,720 – A$80,000 open_in_new | On-site 98% Hybrid 1% Remote 1% | Full-time 55% Casual 29% Part-time 14% |
| Accounting | 620 | A$102,500 p.a. A$85,000 – A$125,000 open_in_new | On-site 53% Hybrid 43% Remote 4% | Full-time 80% Contract 11% Part-time 7% |
| Sales | 570 | A$92,500 p.a. A$72,500 – A$120,000 open_in_new | On-site 72% Hybrid 19% Remote 9% | Full-time 85% Casual 8% Part-time 4% |
| Retail & Consumer Products | 369 | A$62,000 p.a. A$57,200 – A$70,400 open_in_new | On-site 98% Hybrid 2% | Full-time 59% Casual 25% Part-time 13% |
| Information & Communication Technology | 341 | A$125,000 p.a. A$90,000 – A$158,400 open_in_new | On-site 55% Hybrid 41% Remote 3% | Full-time 66% Contract 30% Part-time 3% |
| Mining, Resources & Energy | 301 | A$123,200 p.a. A$104,949 – A$143,225 open_in_new | On-site 95% Hybrid 4% Remote 1% | Full-time 58% Casual 27% Contract 15% |
| Legal | 258 | A$112,250 p.a. A$84,000 – A$150,000 open_in_new | On-site 60% Hybrid 37% Remote 3% | Full-time 90% Contract 5% Part-time 4% |
| Engineering | 257 | A$135,996 p.a. A$105,600 – A$165,000 open_in_new | On-site 78% Hybrid 20% Remote 2% | Full-time 92% Contract 6% Casual 2% |
| Real Estate & Property | 252 | A$88,750 p.a. A$70,000 – A$100,000 open_in_new | On-site 79% Hybrid 19% Remote 2% | Full-time 92% Contract 4% Part-time 2% |
| Government & Defence | 248 | A$107,448 p.a. A$84,516 – A$132,772 open_in_new | On-site 85% Hybrid 14% Remote 1% | Full-time 65% Contract 33% Part-time 1% |
| Marketing & Communications | 201 | A$90,000 p.a. A$72,500 – A$107,500 open_in_new | On-site 64% Hybrid 30% Remote 6% | Full-time 72% Contract 12% Part-time 9% |
| Call Centre & Customer Service | 192 | A$68,496 p.a. A$60,720 – A$77,500 open_in_new | On-site 76% Hybrid 19% Remote 5% | Full-time 60% Casual 19% Contract 11% |
| Human Resources & Recruitment | 190 | A$97,908 p.a. A$80,000 – A$120,000 open_in_new | On-site 71% Hybrid 26% Remote 3% | Full-time 69% Contract 25% Part-time 5% |
| Sport & Recreation | 112 | A$71,491 p.a. A$63,923 – A$87,520 open_in_new | On-site 93% Hybrid 6% Remote 1% | Casual 43% Full-time 36% Part-time 13% |
| Banking & Financial Services | 88 | A$94,168 p.a. A$79,093 – A$138,125 open_in_new | On-site 72% Hybrid 23% Remote 6% | Full-time 83% Contract 11% Part-time 5% |
| Farming, Animals & Conservation | 83 | A$72,500 p.a. A$60,720 – A$88,750 open_in_new | On-site 98% Hybrid 2% | Full-time 75% Casual 13% Part-time 6% |
| Design & Architecture | 78 | A$105,000 p.a. A$85,250 – A$128,750 open_in_new | On-site 79% Hybrid 17% Remote 4% | Full-time 88% Contract 9% Part-time 3% |
| Insurance & Superannuation | 56 | A$91,700 p.a. A$86,500 – A$112,750 open_in_new | On-site 59% Hybrid 32% Remote 9% | Full-time 95% Contract 5% |
| Science & Technology | 55 | A$97,172 p.a. A$74,132 – A$107,620 open_in_new | On-site 96% Hybrid 4% | Full-time 69% Contract 20% Part-time 5% |
| Advertising, Arts & Media | 34 | A$73,500 p.a. A$61,046 – A$87,875 open_in_new | On-site 76% Hybrid 18% Remote 6% | Full-time 62% Casual 18% Part-time 15% |
| Consulting & Strategy | 28 | A$140,241 p.a. A$117,500 – A$163,120 open_in_new | Hybrid 57% On-site 39% Remote 4% | Full-time 68% Contract 29% Part-time 4% |
| CEO & General Management | 25 | A$150,000 p.a. A$120,000 – A$175,000 open_in_new | On-site 84% Hybrid 12% Remote 4% | Full-time 84% Contract 16% |
About this data
- Compares 29 industries across Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
- Median salary and pay range show earning potential.
- Work location split highlights where roles are advertised.
- Data refreshed daily from active job listings.
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