Police & Corrections Salary Guide Australia 2026
Based on 41 job listings • trending_down Down 11% this month
Over the past month, median pay has risen 3%. The middle 50% of earners fall between A$78,712 and A$97,610 per year, a 21% spread around the median.
The number of salary-advertised Police & Corrections listings has declined 11% month-on-month. Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Perth leading at A$104,380 per year while Sydney sits at A$66,704. Department of Justice and Community Safety VIC, Queensland Police Service and Queensland Corrective Services are among the top hirers for Police & Corrections, offering 15 roles combined.
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Salary Distribution
See how Police & Corrections salaries are distributed across different pay bands in Australia.
Salaries by City
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Employment Types
Breakdown of Police & Corrections positions by employment type.
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About this data
- Based on 41 listings with advertised salaries.
- Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
- Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
- Data refreshed daily from active job listings.