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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