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Recruiter / Talent Acquisition Salary in Australia

Recruiters source and place candidates in permanent and contract roles. Internal talent acquisition roles at large companies on Seek typically pay more than agency recruitment. Tech, finance and healthcare specialists earn at the higher end of the range.

AU Typical Range

$65k$130k

AU Median

$90k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $60k$118k

Salary by experience level

Recruitment Consultant

AU$60k – $80k base
NZNZD $55k – $73k base

Senior Recruiter

AU$80k – $110k OTE
NZNZD $73k – $100k OTE

Talent Acquisition Lead

AU$110k – $155k
NZNZD $100k – $140k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $90k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$68,483

Monthly

$5,707

Fortnightly

$2,634

Common employers on Seek

SeekHaysRobert HalfHudsonCommonwealth BankAtlassian

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Recruiter / Talent Acquisition salary in Australia?

The average Recruiter / Talent Acquisition salary in Australia is around $90k per year, with a typical Seek range of $65k – $130k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a Recruiter / Talent Acquisition take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $90k, take-home pay is approximately $68,483 per year ($5,707 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.

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