Years Experience | National Salary Data ( XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. ) | AU$0 | AU$24K | AU$48K | AU$72K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | AU$21,184 - AU$42,077 | ||||
| 1-4 years | AU$23,870 - AU$47,808 | ||||
| 5-9 years | AU$32,497 - AU$57,325 | ||||
| 10-19 years | AU$29,477 - AU$69,082 | ||||
| 20 years or more | AU$28,110 - AU$58,305 | ||||
 Country: Australia | Currency: AUD | Updated: 6 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 435 | |||||
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