Police & Corrections Salary Guide Australia 2026
Based on 68 job listings • trending_up Up 4% this month
Police & Corrections salaries sit 17% above the market median of A$81,000 per year across Australia. The middle 50% of earners fall between A$84,060 and A$107,685 per year, a 25% spread around the median.
Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Darwin leading at A$113,568 per year while Sydney sits at A$66,704. Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC, Department of Corrections NT and Victoria Police are among the top hirers for Police & Corrections, offering 29 roles combined.
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Salary Distribution
See how Police & Corrections salaries are distributed across different pay bands in Australia.
Salaries by City
Compare Police & Corrections salaries across major cities in Australia.
Employment Types
Breakdown of Police & Corrections positions by employment type.
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Top Employers
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About this data
- Based on 68 listings with advertised salaries.
- Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
- Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
- Data refreshed daily from active job listings.