Top 10 High-Paying Jobs in Australia with Salaries Up to $165,000: See Who's Earning Big!

New data from SEEK has unveiled the Australian jobs with the fastest-growing wages, spotlighting electrical engineers in the mining, resources, and energy sector as the top earners with an average salary of $165,917, marking an 18.3% increase over the past year.

Key Highlights

• Analysts in government and defense lead with a 26.8% salary increase, averaging $130,117.
• Taxation consultants see a 24.5% rise, bringing their average to $95,375.
• Operations analysts in banking and financial services enjoy a 21.1% boost, with salaries reaching $98,301.

Why the Surge?

SEEK senior economist Blair Chapman notes the mining sector's high wages are increasingly competing with renewable energy for roles like electrical engineers, driving salaries up to attract talent. Similarly, a rebound in construction has spiked demand for project administrators, with salaries up 16.8% to $92,788.

Top 10 Fastest-Growing Salaries

1. Analyst (Government & Defense): $130,117 (+26.8%)
2. Taxation Consultant (Accounting): $95,375 (+24.5%)
3. Operations Analyst (Banking & Financial Services): $98,301 (+21.1%)
4. Maintenance Manager (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics): $146,613 (+19%)
5. Electrical Engineer (Mining, Resources & Energy): $165,917 (+18.3%)
6. Project Administrator (Construction): $92,788 (+16.8%)
7. Finisher (Trades & Services): $90,695 (+16.6%)
8. Customer Service Representative (Retail & Consumer Products): $64,027 (+16.2%)
9. Membership Consultant (Sport & Recreation): $68,435 (+16.1%)
10. Assistant (Hospitality & Tourism): $70,762 (+15.6%)

Data reflects advertised salary averages from February–April 2024 vs. 2025.