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Human Resources Average Salaries in Australia 2024

How much money does a person working in Human Resources make in Australia?


Average Yearly Salary
87,500 AUD
( 7,290 AUD monthly)

LOW
36,500
AUD
AVERAGE
87,500
AUD
HIGH
149,000
AUD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Human Resources in Australia typically earns around 87,500 AUD. Salaries range from 36,500 AUD (lowest average) to 149,000 AUD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Human Resources domain in Australia exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Human Resources
Benefits Administrator59,100 AUD
Benefits Analyst71,700 AUD
Benefits Manager123,000 AUD
Benefits Specialist74,300 AUD
Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer124,000 AUD
Chief Happiness Officer132,000 AUD
Chief Human Resources Officer156,000 AUD
Chief Listening Officer111,000 AUD
Chief People Officer153,000 AUD
Chief Remote Work and Collaboration Officer107,000 AUD
Compensation Analyst73,600 AUD
Compensation and Benefits Manager127,000 AUD
Compensation and Benefits Officer48,100 AUD
Compensation and Benefits Specialist74,300 AUD
Compensation Manager126,000 AUD
Corporate Director of Human Resources148,000 AUD
Corporate Recruiter108,000 AUD
Corporate Trainer71,200 AUD
Director of Talent Acquisition146,000 AUD
Diversity and Inclusion Specialist90,000 AUD
Employee Benefits Administrator84,900 AUD
Employee Benefits Consultant111,000 AUD
Employee Benefits Coordinator43,900 AUD
Employee Communications Manager101,000 AUD
Employee Development Specialist97,600 AUD
Employee Engagement Specialist96,700 AUD
Employee Experience Manager111,000 AUD
Employee Health and Wellness Administrator91,100 AUD
Employee Performance Specialist73,800 AUD
Employee Relations Analyst98,500 AUD
Employee Relations Manager105,000 AUD
Employee Relations Practitioner105,000 AUD
Employee Relations Representative78,100 AUD
Employee Relations Specialist99,800 AUD
Employee Services Manager106,000 AUD
Employee Services Specialist102,000 AUD
Employee Wellness Officer77,900 AUD
Employment Advice Worker49,900 AUD
Employment Interviewer70,400 AUD
Employment Relations Officer49,700 AUD
Employment Service Specialist58,800 AUD
Employment Services Coordinator69,600 AUD
Enrollment Counselor92,000 AUD
Equal Opportunity Representative72,800 AUD
Executive Human Capital Management146,000 AUD
Executive Recruiter104,000 AUD
Expatriate Administration Manager108,000 AUD
Expatriate Administration Supervisor67,400 AUD
Global Mobility Manager127,000 AUD
Head of Culture121,000 AUD
Head of Human Resources137,000 AUD
Headhunter99,300 AUD
Health Benefits Coordinator60,900 AUD
HRIS Analyst52,700 AUD
HRIS Manager86,800 AUD
HRIS Officer45,200 AUD
HRIS Supervisor50,600 AUD
Human Resources Administration Specialist56,100 AUD
Human Resources Administrative Assistant45,100 AUD
Human Resources Administrative Coordinator62,300 AUD
Human Resources Administrator61,800 AUD
Human Resources Advisor96,900 AUD
Human Resources Analyst83,400 AUD
Human Resources Assessor55,800 AUD
Human Resources Assistant41,100 AUD
Human Resources Assistant Manager112,000 AUD
Human Resources Associate41,600 AUD
Human Resources Compliance Officer95,700 AUD
Human Resources Consultant117,000 AUD
Human Resources Coordinator42,700 AUD
Human Resources Data Analytics Manager83,400 AUD
Human Resources Data Scientist94,400 AUD
Human Resources Deputy Manager 112,000 AUD
Human Resources Development Manager137,000 AUD
Human Resources Director162,000 AUD
Human Resources Executive104,000 AUD
Human Resources Generalist77,900 AUD
Human Resources Manager142,000 AUD
Human Resources Officer54,200 AUD
Human Resources Recruiter99,200 AUD
Human Resources Representative55,900 AUD
Human Resources Section Head93,500 AUD
Human Resources Services Manager119,000 AUD
Human Resources Shared Services Manager105,000 AUD
Human Resources Specialist78,600 AUD
Human Resources Superintendent53,000 AUD
Human Resources Systems Administrator76,500 AUD
Human Resources Technology Consultant86,100 AUD
Human Resources Training Executive103,000 AUD
Human Resources Transformation Consultant101,000 AUD
Human Resources Vice President147,000 AUD
Industrial Organizational Psychologist128,000 AUD
Job Evaluation Specialist96,900 AUD
Labor Relations Director120,000 AUD
Labor Relations Manager122,000 AUD
Labor Relations Specialist52,800 AUD
Learning and Development Manager130,000 AUD
Learning and Development Specialist92,400 AUD
Occupational Health and Safety Officer54,500 AUD
Organizational Development Consultant109,000 AUD
Organizational Development Manager122,000 AUD
Organizational Development Specialist65,000 AUD
Payroll Assistant48,700 AUD
Payroll Supervisor57,600 AUD
People Development Officer76,500 AUD
People Operations Analyst93,300 AUD
Personnel Officer41,800 AUD
Personnel Recruiter107,000 AUD
Records Clerk37,500 AUD
Records Manager62,000 AUD
Recruiter107,000 AUD
Recruiting Coordinator54,200 AUD
Recruiting Manager140,000 AUD
Recruitment Consultant104,000 AUD
Recruitment Officer53,400 AUD
Recruitment Supervisor88,100 AUD
Remote Collaboration Consultant81,400 AUD
Remote Work Compliance Manager108,000 AUD
Remote Work Coordinator72,600 AUD
Remote Work Manager98,000 AUD
Research Associate47,100 AUD
SAP Resource Manager110,000 AUD
Talent Acquisition Manager132,000 AUD
Talent Acquisition Specialist79,800 AUD
Talent Brand Manager120,000 AUD
Talent Management Officer66,000 AUD
Technical Recruiter66,900 AUD
Training Administrator58,700 AUD
Training and Development Manager130,000 AUD
Training and Development Section Head106,000 AUD
Training Executive114,000 AUD
Training Manager123,000 AUD
Training Officer50,400 AUD
Training Specialist79,500 AUD
Workforce Planning Analyst90,200 AUD


Human Resources Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Australia

Median and salary distribution Australia Human Resources yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
83,000 AUD or more
10% of people earn
71,500 to 83,000 AUD
20% of people earn
46,400 AUD or less
65% of people earn
46,400 to 71,500 AUD
Minimum Salary
36,500 AUD
Median
81,400 AUD
Maximum
149,000 AUD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Human Resources in Australia range from 36,500 AUD (starting average salary) to 149,000 AUD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Human Resources is 81,400 AUD, implying that half of the workforce in Australia earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Human Resources in Australia earn less than 64,300 AUD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 95,500 AUD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Human Resources in Australia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 46,400 AUD to 71,500 AUD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 46,400 AUD mark, while 10% ranged from 71,500 AUD to 83,000 AUD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 83,000 AUD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

Salary Comparison By Experience Level
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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Human Resources in Australia having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Human Resources in Australia, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Australia costs anywhere from 38,000 AUD to 114,000 AUD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Human Resources / Australia

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Human Resources in Australia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 5%.

Male
89,800 AUD
Female-5%
85,600 AUD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Australia for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Human Resources / Australia

How much are annual salary increments in Australia for individuals working in Human Resources? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Human Resources in Australia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 9% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Australia Human Resources
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Australia / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Australia is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

World Average Annual Salary Increment
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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Human Resources / Australia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Australia Human Resources
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44% of surveyed staff in Human Resources reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 56% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
56%
No Bonus
44%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Human Resources / Australia


42 AUD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Human Resources in Australia is 42 AUD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Human Resources in Australia is 18 AUD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Adelaide96,400 AUD
Brisbane100,000 AUD
Canberra-Queanbeyan92,900 AUD
Gold Coast-Tweed94,600 AUD
Gosford85,600 AUD
Melbourne102,000 AUD
Newcastle90,900 AUD
Perth98,200 AUD
Sunshine Coast89,300 AUD
Sydney104,000 AUD
Wollongong87,300 AUD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Australia is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
89,000 AUD
Public Sector+5%
93,400 AUD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Human Resources in Australia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 81,400 AUD and 95,500 AUD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Human Resources in Australia ranges from 36,500 AUD to 64,300 AUD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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