Wages In Australia

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Wages In Australia; any official facts & figures?
Topic Started: Jan 20 2008, 06:17 AM (191 Views)
suzer	Jan 20 2008, 06:17 AM Post #1
Redback Posts: 5 Group: Members Member #164 Joined: December 9, 2007	I seem to recall once coming across some official figures on wages in Australia. Anyone know where I could find something like this so we know what to negotiate for? Cheers Suzer



cathnpaul	Jan 27 2008, 07:39 AM Post #2
Moderator - Croc. the yellow ribbon is for Maddy.x Posts: 464 Group: Members Member #21 Joined: October 29, 2006	suzer Jan 20 2008, 06:17 AM I seem to recall once coming across some official figures on wages in Australia. Anyone know where I could find something like this so we know what to negotiate for? Cheers Suzer The bureau of statistics has tons of stuff on it that may help. But I can say here on the Sunshine Coast the average wage is $35,000 across the board. Full-time earnings in Australia averaged A$53,860 per annum in early 2006. (According to the Bureau of Statistics.) If overtime and bonuses are included, earnings were $56,350 per annum. The average full-time male wage (excluding overtime) in Australia is $57,130 per annum The average full-time female wage in Australia (excluding overtime) is $48,115 per annum. Workers in the Capital Territory (Canberra) are Australia's highest paid workers while Tasmania has the lowest average wage. Average Full Time Ordinary Time Earnings March 2006 State Average Annual Wage Tasmania $48,240 Queensland $50,270 South Australia $50,705 Victoria $53,175 Northern Territory $53,535 Western Australia $55,025 New South Wales $56,320 Capital Territory $62,060 Australia's best-paid workers are miners, whose ordinary earnings average A$85,550 a year. Average Full Time Ordinary Time Earnings February 2006 By Industry State Average Annual Wage Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants $38,075 Retail Trade $41,285 Manufacturing $50,310 Construction $50,425 Wholesale Trade $51,330 Health and Community Services $52,210 Personal and Other Services $53,645 Cultural and Recreational Services $62,060 Transport and Storage $53,735 Government Administration and Defence $57,440 Communication Services $57,790 Property and Business Services $58,455 Education $59,890 Electricity, Gas and Water Supply $64,300 Finance and Insurance $67,835 Mining $85,550 The high prices fetched by Australia's commodity exports in recent years are expected to continue into the foreseeable future - hence the high average wages in the mining sector. Australian wages are expected to continue risng faster than in most other western economies.
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airconkid	Feb 4 2008, 12:01 AM Post #3
MODERATOR- Great White Posts: 637 Group: Members Member #25 Joined: November 14, 2006	cathnpaul Jan 27 2008, 08:39 AM suzer Jan 20 2008, 06:17 AM I seem to recall once coming across some official figures on wages in Australia. Anyone know where I could find something like this so we know what to negotiate for? Cheers Suzer The bureau of statistics has tons of stuff on it that may help. But I can say here on the Sunshine Coast the average wage is $35,000 across the board. Full-time earnings in Australia averaged A$53,860 per annum in early 2006. (According to the Bureau of Statistics.) If overtime and bonuses are included, earnings were $56,350 per annum. The average full-time male wage (excluding overtime) in Australia is $57,130 per annum The average full-time female wage in Australia (excluding overtime) is $48,115 per annum. Workers in the Capital Territory (Canberra) are Australia's highest paid workers while Tasmania has the lowest average wage. Average Full Time Ordinary Time Earnings March 2006 State Average Annual Wage Tasmania $48,240 Queensland $50,270 South Australia $50,705 Victoria $53,175 Northern Territory $53,535 Western Australia $55,025 New South Wales $56,320 Capital Territory $62,060 Australia's best-paid workers are miners, whose ordinary earnings average A$85,550 a year. Average Full Time Ordinary Time Earnings February 2006 By Industry State Average Annual Wage Accommodation, Cafes and Restaurants $38,075 Retail Trade $41,285 Manufacturing $50,310 Construction $50,425 Wholesale Trade $51,330 Health and Community Services $52,210 Personal and Other Services $53,645 Cultural and Recreational Services $62,060 Transport and Storage $53,735 Government Administration and Defence $57,440 Communication Services $57,790 Property and Business Services $58,455 Education $59,890 Electricity, Gas and Water Supply $64,300 Finance and Insurance $67,835 Mining $85,550 The high prices fetched by Australia's commodity exports in recent years are expected to continue into the foreseeable future - hence the high average wages in the mining sector. Australian wages are expected to continue risng faster than in most other western economies. I've grossed $38,500 since July '07, and that is with little overtime!!!!! Refrigeration and Air Conditioning mechanics rule.................................LOL Aircon
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Paul	Feb 4 2008, 12:19 AM Post #4
Croc Posts: 270 Group: Members Member #110 Joined: March 27, 2007	I think it's tougher for the self-employed. Aircon's wages are exceptional and I admire his openess and honesty. I've heard of a few small businesses that have gone under recently or are getting close to the mark. But enough doom and gloom. The sun's shining! Oh, sorry, no it isn't. Queensland has had 8 month's worth of 'average' rain since the beginning of the year. Why is it I always end up talking about the weather. Must be something about being British...



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