Average weekly ordinary time earnings for full-time adults in Australia increased by 3.7% annually to $2,083.70 in May 2026. Males earned $2,399.30 (public sector) and $2,139.50 (private sector), while females earned $2,154.00 (public) and $1,840.80 (private). Seasonally adjusted data shows a 3.6% yearly increase for full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings. The public sector saw higher growth at 4.4% compared to 3.5% in the private sector. Data includes salary sacrifice and reflects trends across industries, states, and genders. The Australian Bureau of Statistics notes seasonally adjusted figures may not account for all seasonal variations.
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