🇦🇺 Updated April 17, 2026

Teacher in Australia

Detailed salary information for Teacher positions in Australia, including pay in AUD and USD with national income comparison.

Annual Salary (per year)

73,300 AUD

Salary in USD / year

$47,553.54

National Percentile

Top 64%

About This Role

A Special Education Teacher works with students who have disabilities, tailoring instruction to meet their unique needs and ensuring they have access to a quality education.

Key Responsibilities

Provide tailored instruction and support to students with special needs.
Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Collaborate with parents, therapists, and support staff.

Role Requirements & Work Profile

Experience Required

2–11 years

Typical experience range for this role

Work Arrangement

Part-Time

24%

Contract

22%

Intern

20%

Temporary

20%

Full-Time

15%

Common Qualifications

PhD

15%

M.Tech

12%

B.Com

12%

MCA

12%

MBA

10%

Related Specializations

Professionals with the Teacher title in Australia often specialize in these roles:

Subject Matter Expert Classroom Teacher Special Education Teacher

Common Benefits

Employee Referral Programs

Financial Counseling

Health and Wellness Facilities

Casual Dress Code

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Transportation Benefits

Professional Development

Bonuses and Incentive Programs

Profit-Sharing

Employee Discounts

Job Details

Job TitleTeacher

CategoryBilingual

Country🇦🇺 Australia

CurrencyAUD

Annual Salary (per year)73,300 AUD

Annual Salary in USD (per year)$47,553.54

Income TierMiddle 40%

Income Distribution Comparison

How this salary compares to national income brackets

This Salary

73,300

Bottom 50% Avg

18,705

Middle 40% Avg

129,813

Top 10% Avg

382,498

Top 1% Avg

1,190,740

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