Local Government Salary Guide Australia 2026
Based on 375 job listings • trending_up Up 5% this month
The median for Local Government is 15% above the overall Australia median of A$80,960 per year. The middle 50% of earners fall between A$77,410 and A$114,400 per year, a 40% spread around the median.
Among listings with published salaries, Local Government volume has grown by 5% month-on-month. Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Adelaide leading at A$103,013 per year while Hobart sits at A$86,112. Leading employers include City of Karratha, Western Downs Regional Council and City of Stirling, with 44 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 375 listings with advertised salaries.
- Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
- Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
- Data refreshed daily from active job listings.