Local Government Salary Guide Australia 2026
Based on 397 job listings • trending_down Down 11% this month
The median for Local Government is 12% above the overall Australia median of A$83,600 per year. Over the past month, median pay has risen 3%. The middle 50% of earners fall between A$78,103 and A$116,079 per year, a 41% spread around the median.
Among listings with published salaries, Local Government volume has declined by 11% month-on-month. Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Hobart leading at A$111,417 per year while Brisbane sits at A$82,788. Leading employers include Western Downs Regional Council, City of Karratha and Public Sector People, with 40 open positions between them.
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Salary Distribution
See how Local Government salaries are distributed across different pay bands in Australia.
Salaries by City
Compare Local Government salaries across major cities in Australia.
Employment Types
Breakdown of Local Government positions by employment type.
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Top Employers
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About this data
- Based on 397 listings with advertised salaries.
- Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
- Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
- Data refreshed daily from active job listings.