Food trades assistants
Average salary data for Food trades assistants in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$64,500
per year
Median Salary
$61,500
Demand Level
Moderate
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$42,000
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$64,500
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$90,500
90th percentile
📍 Salary by State
⚠️ State figures are estimates derived from national averages using regional cost-of-living adjustments. They are not sourced directly from state-level ABS data.
| State | Average Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | $71,000 | +10.1% |
| WA | $69,500 | +7.8% |
| NSW | $67,500 | +4.7% |
| NT | $66,500 | +3.1% |
| VIC | $66,000 | +2.3% |
| QLD | $61,500 | -4.7% |
| SA | $59,500 | -7.8% |
| TAS | $56,500 | -12.4% |
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