The median taxable income in Australia is $55,868 per year (ATO 2022-23). Average full-time earnings are $99,100 (ABS 2025). But where your income sits in the distribution — and how it compares by age and state — tells you far more than the average alone.

Australian Income Percentiles at a Glance (2026)

Percentile Annual Income (Before Tax)
25th ~$28,000
50th (median) ~$55,868
75th ~$95,000
90th ~$151,000
95th ~$183,000
99th (top 1%) ~$420,000

Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23.

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