General managers
Average salary data for General managers in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$181,000
per year
Median Salary
$171,500
Demand Level
High
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$117,500
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$181,000
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$253,000
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 | $199,000 | +9.9% |
| WA | $195,500 | +8.0% |
| NSW | $190,000 | +5.0% |
| NT | $186,000 | +2.8% |
| VIC | $184,500 | +1.9% |
| QLD | $171,500 | -5.2% |
| SA | $166,500 | -8.0% |
| TAS | $159,000 | -12.2% |
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