What is Government & Defence paying?
Across 3,243 jobs advertised on Seek Australia, Government & Defence roles typically advertise between $77,500 and $252,500 AUD a year, with a typical midpoint around $132,500. Ranges are entered by advertisers, so use them as a guide for negotiation.
Salaries by specialisation
| Specialisation | Advertised range | Typical mid | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government - State | $98k – $353k | $133k | 885 jobs |
| Government - Local | $78k – $253k | $113k | 732 jobs |
| Government - Federal | $78k – $253k | $123k | 675 jobs |
| Policy, Planning & Regulation | $98k – $253k | $133k | 320 jobs |
| Emergency Services | $68k – $253k | $133k | 78 jobs |
| Police & Corrections | $68k – $253k | $98k | 79 jobs |
| Local Government | $68k – $203k | $88k | 59 jobs |
| Navy | $118k – $253k | $173k | 37 jobs |
| Air Force | $118k – $353k | $158k | 21 jobs |
| Army | $68k – $253k | $173k | 15 jobs |
| Government | $78k – $253k | $88k | 13 jobs |