If the idea of slicing into someone’s chest cavity makes you queasy, good news: Australia’s highest-paying jobs aren’t all in the operating room.
Fresh stats from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) reveal the top earners in the country, based on the most recent taxable income data. And while surgeons continue to dominate the pay scale, there are plenty of other high-income paths that don’t involve medical school (or blood, for that matter).
That said, if you are comfortable in scrubs, medicine is still a money-maker. Anaesthetists, internal medicine specialists and psychiatrists all feature prominently in the top five – proof that healthcare remains a reliable route to serious coin.
But the list isn’t just white coats and stethoscopes. Financial dealers – the fast-paced, high-stakes professionals behind major investment decisions – pull in over $355K a year on average. And mining engineers, legal professionals, CEOs and financial managers all make appearances in the top 10.
Here’s the full rundown of Australia’s highest-paying jobs:
💰 The Top 10 Highest-Paying Jobs in Australia
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Surgeon — $472,475
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Anaesthetist — $447,193
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Financial Dealer — $355,233
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Internal Medicine Specialist — $342,457
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Psychiatrist — $288,146
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Other Medical Practitioners — $259,802
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Mining Engineer — $206,408
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Legal Professionals (Judicial & Other) — $206,408
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CEO or Managing Director — $194,987
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Financial Advisor/Manager — $191,986
For comparison, nearly half of working Aussies (44.9%) fall into the $45,001 to $120,000 income bracket.
So whether you’re planning your career, considering a pivot, or just curious about what jobs rake in the big bucks, it’s always fascinating peek behind the curtain and see who’s earning what.
