Aussie jobs over $150,000 revealed

Aussie jobs over $150,000 revealed
SEEK content teamupdated on 24 October, 2023
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With the rising cost of living, you might be feeling the pinch, and you’re not alone. In fact, many workers across Australia are searching for new job opportunities with the aim of earning more money.  

Job applications on SEEK continue to rise month-on-month. We saw a lift in applications of 4.4% from May to June alone, and research for SEEK reveals the top reason for people wanting to change jobs in the next 6 months is to earn more money.  

Do you have ambitions of earning more than $150,000 a year? SEEK data uncovers 21 in-demand jobs paying over $150,000 across different industries. Here’s the list.

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Role title
Average salary
Salary growth
Job ads
Project ManagerInformation & Communication Technology
$162,212
Salary growth increase5%
General PractitionerHealthcare & Medical
$216,429
Salary growth increase6%
CounselLegal
$166,261
Salary growth increase3%
$152,053
Salary growth increase4%
SuperintendentMining, Resources & Energy
$185,620
Salary growth increase1%
$175,239
Salary growth increase9%
$173,991
Salary growth increase6%
PrincipalEducation & Training
$159,138
Salary growth increase4%
Change ManagerConsulting & Strategy
$163,302
Salary growth increase2%
DirectorGovernment & Defence
$178,165
Salary growth increase5%
Development ManagerReal Estate & Property
$170,918
Salary growth increase2%
ManagerBanking & Financial Services
$152,227
Salary growth increase2%
Head of MarketingMarketing & Communications
$163,824
Salary growth increase2%
DirectorCommunity Services & Development
$156,348
Salary growth increase6%
General ManagerManufacturing, Transport & Logistics
$183,617
Salary growth increase4%
DirectorHuman Resources & Recruitment
$168,166
Salary growth increase1%
ActuaryInsurance & Superannuation
$150,866
Salary growth no change0%
Design LeadDesign & Architecture
$158,289
Salary growth increase15%
General ManagerFarming, Animals & Conservation
$166,273
Salary growth increase1%

Source: Employment Dashboard June 2023, Independent research conducted by Nature of behalf of SEEK. Interviewing 4800 Australians. Published July 2023.

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