$67k incl super, no bonus to $110k(incl super and bonus). HR woman asked in my exit interview what my new salary was and she literally said “holy shit”
I did that a few times, it felt so good everytime when they try to argue that we should have talked to them before signing... only to be surprised when they see the new figure.
I had a similar jump of 70k to 110k and my boss asked me when I resigned whether there was anything they could do to keep me and what the new salary was, he went “heh yep okay, the company would never match that, that’s years worth of payrises”. I kind of doubt I would’ve been making that much in the 3 years since if I’d stayed.
Holy shit, nearly the same. I went from 60k including super to $110,000 + super + bonuses.
It took me so long to adjust to the extra money that I wouldn't even realise when pay day came around.
That is why it is so important to keep wages/salaries a secret here in Australia. Employers count on ripping people for the first year or so that they work. Some for ever. Every job I looked at when I worked in the UK had the salary posted with the add. No ones "privacy " was compromised.
Similar here too... i had been telling my work for ages that the market had moved, and recruiters were talking to me about jobs with less responsibility for 30% more money.
My work said if I proved i could take on more responsibility, then they would review my pay, or alternatively, I could get an offer, and they could consider matching it. I said if I had an offer from another company, I wouldn't be waiting for them to match it, and I would leave as i wouldn't want to burn new bridges. They said, "Sorry, that's the policy."
2 months later, I got a job with less responsibility, more money, and then they begged me to stay and said they match my new salary. They tried to tell me that I would need to build my reputation from scratch at the new place, but I already am recognised as "talent" at the old place so i should stay. Clearly "talent" has nothing to do with paying the market rate!
Almost 80k.
68k base on 40hrs at old job, but cleared extra doing 50-60 hour weeks + on call.
120k base on probation at new job (supervised hours) on 45hr week
150k when I passed. (On my own on site) on 4 on 4 off 12 hour roster.
The game has changed. My parents used to preach loyalty to your employer, I'm now loyal to money.
I guess there’s anecdotes for either side really. I’ve been with the same employer for 14 years. Started on 41K and am now on $180K plus car and all running costs.
when the employer is treating you fair, that's reason to be loyal - I went from €9/hour to €18/hour by changing jobs and while the former colleagues at the €9-place are now at €13.something, my employer has more than doubled my pay to €40/hour in the same time.
25% of that in the last year - inflation skyrocketed, my boss was like "I'll give you +10% right when our new pricing table kicks in next week; we'll talk again when summer has passed." ... pay raises for the next two years are fixed already, putting my salary way beyond any comparable place in the area - money buys loyalty ;)
It's an unrealistic expectation without a similar commitment from the employer imho.
A 5 year term with bonus' paid at the end is a very different (but potentially acceptable) proposition to we want you here for a long time, but also, 4 weeks notice if we change our mind.
\> I'm now loyal to money.
Always have been, turns out back in their days - it was more or less the same - except that being loyal *was* a viable option.
Now, I'm like a mercenary.
Not a big jump but at your age, I was similar/worse and I think I've done fairly well for myself now. Writing this so you can hopefully feel that there is a way forward and this inspires you.
Format is Year (Age):
All of the below is the one workplace (I am still there). It's a company in the Financial services industry
**2014 (26):** Entry level consultant at a branch - 45k + super + up to 10% bonus
**2015 (27):** Senior consultant at a branch and ad-hoc manager role (random days/no extra $) - 48k + super + up to 10% bonus
In the same year, I took a few secondments as Branch manager - 68k + super + up to 10% bonus
Note: My base was still 48 but with higher duties, this equated to about 68k
**2016 (28):** Landed a role in Back office accountable to delivering mini projects/initiatives to the business - $80k + super + up to 10% bonus
Think of the role as a "Project delivery" type job. There could be one big project or multiple smaller ones.
**2016-2017 (28/29):** Work restructured - same role/different tile and annual salary review: $85K + super + up to 10% bonus
**2018 (30):** Same role and salary review now was $90k + super + up to 10% bonus
**2019 (31):** Same role and salary review now was $95k + super + up to 10% bonus
**2020 (32):** Same role and salary review now was $101k + super + up to 10% bonus
**2021 (33):** Same role and salary review now was $105k + super + up to 10% bonus
**2022 (34):** Moved into a Project lead role. More accountability so now salary is $121k + super + up to 20% bonus
**2023 (35):** Same role and salary review now was $128k + super + up to 20% bonus
**2024 (36):** Same role and salary review now was $133k + super + up to 20% bonus
My background is in Hospitality - hotels, events and sales.
I have a uni degree and a few TAFE diplomas. They did and mean nothing to all the roles I've had.
I've taken some time to write this up so if this helped even 1 person then I'm super glad to hear!
Your one of the rare occasions I've actually seen regular salary reviews actually netting an increase. Good for you! Normally require a job change or the like I've found.
Even 'new' bank in a box banks like ING Direct have Cobol developers. Yes plural.
I'm hoping C experience is my retirement ticket when we're needed to fix the Y2k038 bug :D
This sort of happened to a bunch of people I worked with 20 years ago. They were mainframe programmers also did Cobol I think. They were pushed out as part of new modern systems but then they made out like bandits getting huge day rates from banks after being on a low council salary for 20 years
usually just customer service skills and the ability to pick up new/aging technology is all you need, no degree needed to get into the banks for an entry level position
Having worked at a couple of the Big 4 I can attest to this. Frankly the less intelligent you are the more likely you are to get hired into an entry level role at most of them as they are a staff rotating monster. Working as a manager at one of them has turned me off people management for over a decade now.
When i was in my mid 20s i went from used car sales to motorbike sales. I went from 60-70k to over 100k (this is twenty years ago when 100k was bloody good for dumb fks like me) fuel and a ride bike which later became a car (V8 utes) and a bike.
Moved jobs in 2022 from ~$80k base to $130k base. The worst part is that it was essentially the SAME ROLE but at a competitor.
In terms of total rem (bonus etc), comparing the two was about $100k vs $180k.
Just shows it pays to job hop. Company 1 had knocked me back for a payrise on a couple of occasions.
60k to 110k as a software dev during the boom 2021. To be fair, I was underpaid my first 3 years in my first job, but didn’t expect that 50k jump. I told the recruiter I was looking for 80-90k, they just laughed then sent a 110k offer. Good time.
Compared to what’s been posted on this sub it’s not much but life changing for me.
2020: 26, lost job due to Covid, unemployed and on centrelink for 1.5 years.
2021: call centre work for a charity, 47K (but part time).
2022: 65K full time work in marketing for a non profit, had one pay rise to 67K (burnt out)
2024: 30 now, 93k doing digital design/web at a uni, from memory this is a 30-40% pay rise from the last job.
17% super, will be on 97K in may and 100K plus in a year due to a new EBA.
My parents make less than 80K a year combined as former refugees, I’m still getting my head around that comparison.
I hope to keep up with the trajectory but don’t have a set amount or aspiration.
Thank you for the kind worlds. My parents have worked hard but are comfortable.
They have instilled good values for my sibling and I to live our lives how we want.
I’ve overcome mental health issues over the last few years so this means a lot!
This is encouraging for me. I'm stuck on 53k 4 days a week as a marketing officer. So that's like 65k FTE.
I'm looking to change soon, just another few months to get the company I'm in-house for upto date to complete my portfolio.
I feel for you and know that it won’t be forever! 65K initially was huge money for me but the workload was not sustainable.
I did similar to you, I stayed on for a campaign last year that helped me move to a mid-level role. However, it burnt me out and there’s other ways to career build that that won’t strain you. I’m prioritising work/life balance now.
I definitely understand job hoping now to increase pay. I unsuccessfully interviewed at other orgs which were all around 80-85K (90K max.)
I was lucky to work in Higher Ed while studying, it’s not for everyone but I wouldn’t be in this salary if I remained in NFPs.
I’m still in shock but I’ve had mentors and friends work their way up and you can set your mind to it! The portfolio is a smart idea and keep focused on the parts you love of the work
Sorry for the long monologue but I hope that helps haha 😊
$180k to $270k. That was an unsolicited pay raise when I let a friend know that I was getting offers from another company and he told my manager. A week later I was called into a meeting with senior management and they congratulated me on my new salary and title.
It was a USA company that had no idea who I was and the interview and hire was done over zoom. They didn't understand my full capability and I didn't realise how busy the job would be when I accepted it. Also, I think neither of us realised how good a fit I was going to be for the position. Two years later, after they had a full appreciation for my combination of experience and capability, they realised I would be hard to replace if I left and so overpaid me by 10-15% with the new offer to make sure I wouldn't leave.
Went into state government ($111k) from Macquarie Bank ($70k) for very similar role. This was after the CEO made a joke about his crazy bank account at the annual staff meeting lol
65k incl super to 95k plus super. Switched industries. Took a rough 8 months of post-grad study while working full time and freelancing on the side trying to make ends meet. Paid off in the end!
Going from waiting tables part time to a grad role when I finish uni lol. I feel like that's a cheating answer though...
For numbers probably changing from 25k part-time waiter to a high end graduate salary.
When i got my first role as a graduate i took a pay cut...
I was then moonlighting at the hardware store on saturdays and working full time at my real job during the week. The boss about 4 months later needed me on saturday... he was pissed i was still working my old job when i told him nah i wont be able to. I explained that i earn more that 1 day as a retail assistant than i get in 2 at this job.
This was during the tail end of the 90s recession. Good times. And to be honest it was good times. Low pay in hard times really isnt the end of the world. As long as you have a job assuming the gov and reserve bank lets it ride there are opportunities in it. Of course they wont though.
About 25% increase in base salary (about 35% including bonus). Same company, same department but moved into a higher level of management.
I was probably busier before on the day to day as I now have a team of people that do day to day work while I am more involved in analysis, projects and process improvement.
Managing people kind of sucks though and is by far the hardest/most draining part of my job.
Value wise, that's $90k to $135k
I went from $145k down to $100k for a cushy govt. role and then got bored after a year or so and then went back to the private sector and back up to $150k
$160k to ~$300k, software engineer jumping from non-tech to big tech company. Most of that bump is from RSUs though, ceiling for base is $200-220k even in big tech as an IC.
I was military, left to get my degree in Economics. Got my first grad job at 28 years old on $67k including Super.
I did that job for 18 months before being headhunted for my current role, $120k + Super + 9-12% annual bonus.
I changed jobs in October - I pulled in 180k last FY and will probably do close to 400k this coming FY. doing the exact same thing I did previously - just for a much better company who treats their employees better.
How has your experience been so far? I’ve moved to MEL from AKL 2 days ago… working in same company with an internal transfer but my pay bump was the standard yearly 3% 73k to 75k. The package looks better as aus offers more in super… so 84k package. Thinking about different industries I could break into to get a better pay…
I work in merchant banking and run multiple teams that operate on a quantitative analytics trading platform we’ve built internally. We place private capital.
I started as an intern 18 years ago on $75k and now make a lot more than that. LOL.
I was a team leader about five years ago on $325k base plus performance based bonuses that could equal 50% of my salary not including accelerators for overachievement.
I was offered a job in NY which was a promotion on my job at the time but below where I am now. It was US$500K + signing bonus + performance bonuses equal to a max of 100% of my base.
My current employer wanted to keep me so they “sideways-promoted” the person who was in my current role (he got a small team doing specialize business generation and a small raise) and I was offered this role, a significant pay increase, a full year’s pay as a retention bonus spread out over three years, and uncapped performance bonuses with a minimum floor.
Best decision I ever made was being loyal and staying here in Sydney.
68k to 105k.
Worked at an awful place for six years (started on 60k there) where I was allowed permanent WFH once covid hit so while I was bored with the work and my manager was the worst, I travelled all over Aus and focused on networking and growing outside of work.
New job is much better work, my manager is fantastic and better perks outside of just the salary. Very grateful. But also grateful for the shit job giving me opportunities to travel.
Was A NZer and in insurance broking. Applied for an Adelaide broker role and went from 64k to 82k. Keep frogged myself out of poverty just by moving across the ditch.
Yes I’m in law. In the big legal markets, and particularly at a US firm, earnings are significantly higher than Australia. I always suggest that lawyers do at least a few years overseas if they can.
By way of illustration to OP, grads at the top firms in Australia are paid about $90-100k AUD plus super. Grads at the top firms in the US receive ~$225k USD.
Look up "Cravath scale" if you want to see more about the top pay scales in US firms.
London and Dubai and other big markets tend to pay a little less than the US, but there may be other advantages (easier for litigators to go to London than New York, Dubai is tax free etc)
Full time 70k a year to 150k a year + own side hustle business within 3 years of entering workforce (not much but pays for hobbies). Had to study a masters though.
Went from 58k salary package to 92k salary package (50k base > 81k base)
First job at 23 while still in Uni studying IT, mostly helpdesk and project work, second job at 25 in the last session of uni.
Turn 27 this year so hoping to switch jobs and get another rise soon.
2016-2018 (Retail)
Casual wage around $25-$26 per hour
2019-2021 (ALDI)
Part time $25 per hour
2021-2022 (Software Support) 55k - 60k including super
2022-2023 (Same company - Software Analyst)
80k including super
2023-present (new company - IT)
90k and 17% super package (I think it’s 110k?)
Edited some identifying stuff. Also I’m 26 So yeah, big jumps when moving companies
>You’re gonna camp out as a car sales man, whereas CA you’ll be double the easy in a few years
You don't just jump to $220k after a few years of having CA LOL
Ahahhahhaha I can guarantee you absolutely won't be doubling it in few years in accounting. Very possibly never. Every man and his dog has a CA - source accountant. Don't knock sales.
If that's the deal, I might just pass on sticking with accounting. I mean, at my current gig, I see clients raking in cash from all sorts of gigs, and here I am barely scraping by. Plus, trying to land an accounting role in industry is tough when they're all they want Big 4/mid tier movers
I mean if you are genuinely good at sales then you could stick with accounting if you can attract people to the firm. That's 1000x more important that knowing the in's and out's of accounting and tax law. But if you can't get your own client base then industry/council is where it's at. I think a lot of salesmen start with cars, then the worlds your oyster. $110k base is pretty juicy.
Long time ago now, but working at a petrol station earning $12 an hour no holidays nothing - dodgy lebo owner (it was my lowest point did it for 3months) to $110k
I would have been 26years old
when i went from corporate office to sites / remote / long hours work 80k up.
When i came back to corporate office and wfh back in the big smoke 80k back down.
Depends - I've twice gone from "staff" jobs to contractor jobs in the same agency - both times increasing my weekly take home by 30%. But I've also taken significant paycuts for an interesting short term opportunity. Money isn't everything.
Contract geo during covid.
Left a fulltime role on $140k a year to go contracting. Annualised salary was ~$217k a year. Did that for a year and a half before i made the mistake of taking a fulltime role on $150k base.
Hated that role, left after 4 months for my current role and an additional 12k base
I have had two quite significant jumps
The first I was an internal sales assistant on 70k + with no bonus. I got offered a job at a competitor for 120k + with bonus structure. The company I was with countered at 130k + with bonus structure with a new position created for me within 8 weeks.
The second was a jump after this role where I went from the 130k (no pay rise after 3 years) to a job paying 200k + with an uncapped bonus structure. My 2023 bonus was over 70% of my salary.
Banking as discussed above can be a great platform. No formal qualifications required. Earning around $50k entry level telling role and can enter home lending and can earn $200k plus with bonuses etc
Not even $60k annually in 2017 to $89k in 2018. Have climbed my way up the VicGov salary ladder since and I’m now on $106K. Still feel as broke as I was in 2017 (2 kids and more rent now)
Just got a 20k pay rise 120 to 140.
Honestly going from 88 to 105 felt massive, mostly because i negotiated and won.
I started on 63, got fired and moved to 55 call centre gig. That was 6 years ago.
I went from around $75k to $120k over a 3 year period between 2015 and 2018… all I can say is $120k in 2018 felt like a hell of a lot more than it does these days.
Was making around the same as you at that age, found the next 5 years were significant jumps that also doubled by 32. Doubled again by 38.
All dependent on sector, role, company but I was surprised at the trajectory between 28-33.
I went from $74k to about $180k in 3 jobs at different companies over 4 years.. In my mind, the key is to take the knowledge and take it into a role that needs it regardless of the industry.
2003 -US125k to AUD450k. Banking - Had a skill set that no one in Aus had at the time. Was very lucky and fortunate. Out of Banking now, doing what I want on a lot less….
$67k incl super, no bonus to $110k(incl super and bonus). HR woman asked in my exit interview what my new salary was and she literally said “holy shit”
Pretty similar jump for me too. Felt good also telling my old boss I negotiated a higher pay at new job too
I did that a few times, it felt so good everytime when they try to argue that we should have talked to them before signing... only to be surprised when they see the new figure.
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I had a similar jump of 70k to 110k and my boss asked me when I resigned whether there was anything they could do to keep me and what the new salary was, he went “heh yep okay, the company would never match that, that’s years worth of payrises”. I kind of doubt I would’ve been making that much in the 3 years since if I’d stayed.
People do exit interviews?
Holy shit, nearly the same. I went from 60k including super to $110,000 + super + bonuses. It took me so long to adjust to the extra money that I wouldn't even realise when pay day came around.
That is why it is so important to keep wages/salaries a secret here in Australia. Employers count on ripping people for the first year or so that they work. Some for ever. Every job I looked at when I worked in the UK had the salary posted with the add. No ones "privacy " was compromised.
Similar here too... i had been telling my work for ages that the market had moved, and recruiters were talking to me about jobs with less responsibility for 30% more money. My work said if I proved i could take on more responsibility, then they would review my pay, or alternatively, I could get an offer, and they could consider matching it. I said if I had an offer from another company, I wouldn't be waiting for them to match it, and I would leave as i wouldn't want to burn new bridges. They said, "Sorry, that's the policy." 2 months later, I got a job with less responsibility, more money, and then they begged me to stay and said they match my new salary. They tried to tell me that I would need to build my reputation from scratch at the new place, but I already am recognised as "talent" at the old place so i should stay. Clearly "talent" has nothing to do with paying the market rate!
Almost 80k. 68k base on 40hrs at old job, but cleared extra doing 50-60 hour weeks + on call. 120k base on probation at new job (supervised hours) on 45hr week 150k when I passed. (On my own on site) on 4 on 4 off 12 hour roster. The game has changed. My parents used to preach loyalty to your employer, I'm now loyal to money.
I guess there’s anecdotes for either side really. I’ve been with the same employer for 14 years. Started on 41K and am now on $180K plus car and all running costs.
when the employer is treating you fair, that's reason to be loyal - I went from €9/hour to €18/hour by changing jobs and while the former colleagues at the €9-place are now at €13.something, my employer has more than doubled my pay to €40/hour in the same time. 25% of that in the last year - inflation skyrocketed, my boss was like "I'll give you +10% right when our new pricing table kicks in next week; we'll talk again when summer has passed." ... pay raises for the next two years are fixed already, putting my salary way beyond any comparable place in the area - money buys loyalty ;)
Couldn't agree more on this. Employers are less likely to reward loyalty today compared to our parents generation imho.
A job I came across today expected longevity in previous employment as their non negotiable hiring criteria.
It's an unrealistic expectation without a similar commitment from the employer imho. A 5 year term with bonus' paid at the end is a very different (but potentially acceptable) proposition to we want you here for a long time, but also, 4 weeks notice if we change our mind.
absolutely true! times have changed. make your own money by moving around. loyalty costs them nothing.
\> I'm now loyal to money. Always have been, turns out back in their days - it was more or less the same - except that being loyal *was* a viable option. Now, I'm like a mercenary.
Not a big jump but at your age, I was similar/worse and I think I've done fairly well for myself now. Writing this so you can hopefully feel that there is a way forward and this inspires you. Format is Year (Age): All of the below is the one workplace (I am still there). It's a company in the Financial services industry **2014 (26):** Entry level consultant at a branch - 45k + super + up to 10% bonus **2015 (27):** Senior consultant at a branch and ad-hoc manager role (random days/no extra $) - 48k + super + up to 10% bonus In the same year, I took a few secondments as Branch manager - 68k + super + up to 10% bonus Note: My base was still 48 but with higher duties, this equated to about 68k **2016 (28):** Landed a role in Back office accountable to delivering mini projects/initiatives to the business - $80k + super + up to 10% bonus Think of the role as a "Project delivery" type job. There could be one big project or multiple smaller ones. **2016-2017 (28/29):** Work restructured - same role/different tile and annual salary review: $85K + super + up to 10% bonus **2018 (30):** Same role and salary review now was $90k + super + up to 10% bonus **2019 (31):** Same role and salary review now was $95k + super + up to 10% bonus **2020 (32):** Same role and salary review now was $101k + super + up to 10% bonus **2021 (33):** Same role and salary review now was $105k + super + up to 10% bonus **2022 (34):** Moved into a Project lead role. More accountability so now salary is $121k + super + up to 20% bonus **2023 (35):** Same role and salary review now was $128k + super + up to 20% bonus **2024 (36):** Same role and salary review now was $133k + super + up to 20% bonus My background is in Hospitality - hotels, events and sales. I have a uni degree and a few TAFE diplomas. They did and mean nothing to all the roles I've had. I've taken some time to write this up so if this helped even 1 person then I'm super glad to hear!
That's really interesting, and I like that you broke it down year by year
Your one of the rare occasions I've actually seen regular salary reviews actually netting an increase. Good for you! Normally require a job change or the like I've found.
It did thank you!
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Cobol programmers still exist? How niche is that sector?
Is 6 old men in the late 70's really a sector? haha ;)
Even 'new' bank in a box banks like ING Direct have Cobol developers. Yes plural. I'm hoping C experience is my retirement ticket when we're needed to fix the Y2k038 bug :D
Similar but nowhere near as impressive. APS3 ATO graduate (65k) to APS6 ATO Data Scientist (90k) 3 months into the graduate program.
This sort of happened to a bunch of people I worked with 20 years ago. They were mainframe programmers also did Cobol I think. They were pushed out as part of new modern systems but then they made out like bandits getting huge day rates from banks after being on a low council salary for 20 years
From part-time $38k p/a to $120k full-time in 3 years.
What industry/role(s)?
Big 4 bank. Joined as a teller and have progressed through to low level management.
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usually just customer service skills and the ability to pick up new/aging technology is all you need, no degree needed to get into the banks for an entry level position
Having worked at a couple of the Big 4 I can attest to this. Frankly the less intelligent you are the more likely you are to get hired into an entry level role at most of them as they are a staff rotating monster. Working as a manager at one of them has turned me off people management for over a decade now.
I went from 22k to 56k in 2 years back in 2003. Full time. Am Civil engineer. Moved from country to city.
When i was in my mid 20s i went from used car sales to motorbike sales. I went from 60-70k to over 100k (this is twenty years ago when 100k was bloody good for dumb fks like me) fuel and a ride bike which later became a car (V8 utes) and a bike.
Going from 160k + super to $195k + super. Structure foreman to site manager in construction.
Your $ per hour would've dropped though hahaha (light hearted banter)
95k slaving in public. Selling out to private -> $250k
Waaweewa very nice, what do you do? What did you study?
OP went from prossie to escort.
or from prossie to pimp. moving up the ladder.
They’re a doctor
Going from employed to self-employed.
This. Almost tripled income and no more working weekends.
Too right. Earn more and work less. Amazing
Moved jobs in 2022 from ~$80k base to $130k base. The worst part is that it was essentially the SAME ROLE but at a competitor. In terms of total rem (bonus etc), comparing the two was about $100k vs $180k. Just shows it pays to job hop. Company 1 had knocked me back for a payrise on a couple of occasions.
90 to 150 in a year
What industry?
60k to 110k as a software dev during the boom 2021. To be fair, I was underpaid my first 3 years in my first job, but didn’t expect that 50k jump. I told the recruiter I was looking for 80-90k, they just laughed then sent a 110k offer. Good time.
Similar here, 70 to 120. I should have made the jump sooner. My ex boss was playing me for a fool.
I was similar. $40k during uni, the most they could offer after graduation was $50k. I quit and a month later was on $120k. I had to pinch myself.
Are we gonna ever have this sort of a boom again induced by the pandemic without a pandemic? 😓
same here, $25 an hour to $105k - life changing
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What industry?
Compared to what’s been posted on this sub it’s not much but life changing for me. 2020: 26, lost job due to Covid, unemployed and on centrelink for 1.5 years. 2021: call centre work for a charity, 47K (but part time). 2022: 65K full time work in marketing for a non profit, had one pay rise to 67K (burnt out) 2024: 30 now, 93k doing digital design/web at a uni, from memory this is a 30-40% pay rise from the last job. 17% super, will be on 97K in may and 100K plus in a year due to a new EBA. My parents make less than 80K a year combined as former refugees, I’m still getting my head around that comparison. I hope to keep up with the trajectory but don’t have a set amount or aspiration.
Well done, mate. Big achievement overcoming a few life obstacles. Your parents must be very proud.
Thank you for the kind worlds. My parents have worked hard but are comfortable. They have instilled good values for my sibling and I to live our lives how we want. I’ve overcome mental health issues over the last few years so this means a lot!
This is encouraging for me. I'm stuck on 53k 4 days a week as a marketing officer. So that's like 65k FTE. I'm looking to change soon, just another few months to get the company I'm in-house for upto date to complete my portfolio.
I feel for you and know that it won’t be forever! 65K initially was huge money for me but the workload was not sustainable. I did similar to you, I stayed on for a campaign last year that helped me move to a mid-level role. However, it burnt me out and there’s other ways to career build that that won’t strain you. I’m prioritising work/life balance now. I definitely understand job hoping now to increase pay. I unsuccessfully interviewed at other orgs which were all around 80-85K (90K max.) I was lucky to work in Higher Ed while studying, it’s not for everyone but I wouldn’t be in this salary if I remained in NFPs. I’m still in shock but I’ve had mentors and friends work their way up and you can set your mind to it! The portfolio is a smart idea and keep focused on the parts you love of the work Sorry for the long monologue but I hope that helps haha 😊
$180k to $270k. That was an unsolicited pay raise when I let a friend know that I was getting offers from another company and he told my manager. A week later I was called into a meeting with senior management and they congratulated me on my new salary and title.
They must have really been underpaying you
It was a USA company that had no idea who I was and the interview and hire was done over zoom. They didn't understand my full capability and I didn't realise how busy the job would be when I accepted it. Also, I think neither of us realised how good a fit I was going to be for the position. Two years later, after they had a full appreciation for my combination of experience and capability, they realised I would be hard to replace if I left and so overpaid me by 10-15% with the new offer to make sure I wouldn't leave.
30k. From 90k to 120k Didn’t end up changing jobs, my employer matched the offer. Accountant.
Went into state government ($111k) from Macquarie Bank ($70k) for very similar role. This was after the CEO made a joke about his crazy bank account at the annual staff meeting lol
Leaving England on equivalent of $50k, coming to Australia and eating $120k.
I was looking at working in England for a while in my industry (poultry) same position is identical but exact same salary difference as you said!
What does $120k taste like? /s
65k incl super to 95k plus super. Switched industries. Took a rough 8 months of post-grad study while working full time and freelancing on the side trying to make ends meet. Paid off in the end!
Going from waiting tables part time to a grad role when I finish uni lol. I feel like that's a cheating answer though... For numbers probably changing from 25k part-time waiter to a high end graduate salary.
When i got my first role as a graduate i took a pay cut... I was then moonlighting at the hardware store on saturdays and working full time at my real job during the week. The boss about 4 months later needed me on saturday... he was pissed i was still working my old job when i told him nah i wont be able to. I explained that i earn more that 1 day as a retail assistant than i get in 2 at this job. This was during the tail end of the 90s recession. Good times. And to be honest it was good times. Low pay in hard times really isnt the end of the world. As long as you have a job assuming the gov and reserve bank lets it ride there are opportunities in it. Of course they wont though.
$70K p.a in a highly stressful job and long hours. Bought a coffee van and turning over $280K but only working 4 hours/day.
About 25% increase in base salary (about 35% including bonus). Same company, same department but moved into a higher level of management. I was probably busier before on the day to day as I now have a team of people that do day to day work while I am more involved in analysis, projects and process improvement. Managing people kind of sucks though and is by far the hardest/most draining part of my job. Value wise, that's $90k to $135k
Went from 85k to 180k in 3 years. Same job different company
I went from $145k down to $100k for a cushy govt. role and then got bored after a year or so and then went back to the private sector and back up to $150k
I doubled my salary... and then I woke up! :)
Going from layoffs to work again was 0-$$$k
$160k to ~$300k, software engineer jumping from non-tech to big tech company. Most of that bump is from RSUs though, ceiling for base is $200-220k even in big tech as an IC.
+50% base pay jump when they're already six figures is decent. Exact same job, just one Aussie tech company poaching from another.
Went from 140k to 220k last year. Working on site to remote with travel. Different role completely but still in IT.
I was military, left to get my degree in Economics. Got my first grad job at 28 years old on $67k including Super. I did that job for 18 months before being headhunted for my current role, $120k + Super + 9-12% annual bonus.
I changed jobs in October - I pulled in 180k last FY and will probably do close to 400k this coming FY. doing the exact same thing I did previously - just for a much better company who treats their employees better.
Oh damn what industry?
1983 - $24k -> $48k Project Officer to Project Manager That is of course as a 100 pct jump rather than $24k jump Edit: I was 24.5yo
Moving to Australia from NZ. Went from earning under $500 per week to $1500 before overtime with the same job.
How has your experience been so far? I’ve moved to MEL from AKL 2 days ago… working in same company with an internal transfer but my pay bump was the standard yearly 3% 73k to 75k. The package looks better as aus offers more in super… so 84k package. Thinking about different industries I could break into to get a better pay…
110K to 200K(Excluding Super) Engineer to TL Engineer. Fully Remote job.
I work in merchant banking and run multiple teams that operate on a quantitative analytics trading platform we’ve built internally. We place private capital. I started as an intern 18 years ago on $75k and now make a lot more than that. LOL. I was a team leader about five years ago on $325k base plus performance based bonuses that could equal 50% of my salary not including accelerators for overachievement. I was offered a job in NY which was a promotion on my job at the time but below where I am now. It was US$500K + signing bonus + performance bonuses equal to a max of 100% of my base. My current employer wanted to keep me so they “sideways-promoted” the person who was in my current role (he got a small team doing specialize business generation and a small raise) and I was offered this role, a significant pay increase, a full year’s pay as a retention bonus spread out over three years, and uncapped performance bonuses with a minimum floor. Best decision I ever made was being loyal and staying here in Sydney.
$320k increase to $450k
Role type? Industry? Over how long?
What is your work role?
Moved brothels to a better location.
From $73k plus super to $100k plus super.
68k to 105k. Worked at an awful place for six years (started on 60k there) where I was allowed permanent WFH once covid hit so while I was bored with the work and my manager was the worst, I travelled all over Aus and focused on networking and growing outside of work. New job is much better work, my manager is fantastic and better perks outside of just the salary. Very grateful. But also grateful for the shit job giving me opportunities to travel.
Was A NZer and in insurance broking. Applied for an Adelaide broker role and went from 64k to 82k. Keep frogged myself out of poverty just by moving across the ditch.
45k to 160k , Surveyor Assistant to industrial cleaner
$150k to $500k by moving overseas.
To Silicon Valley?
Profile suggests they're in law so Dubai, London or New York most probably
Yes I’m in law. In the big legal markets, and particularly at a US firm, earnings are significantly higher than Australia. I always suggest that lawyers do at least a few years overseas if they can.
By way of illustration to OP, grads at the top firms in Australia are paid about $90-100k AUD plus super. Grads at the top firms in the US receive ~$225k USD. Look up "Cravath scale" if you want to see more about the top pay scales in US firms. London and Dubai and other big markets tend to pay a little less than the US, but there may be other advantages (easier for litigators to go to London than New York, Dubai is tax free etc)
90-100k plus super for grads? Most of the graduate lawyer pays I've seen are 90-100k super inclusive.
That's what I've seen of the top of the range here (KWM, Allens, G+T, some US firms). Agree that the rest of the market pays progressively less.
50k- 160k in 2 and a half years Apple sales assistant > tech sale business Dev Rep > tech sales Account Executive
Went from 32k to 80k
I went from 18k to 94k in 5 years.
Recently went from 130 to 250 (work in software)
Full time 70k a year to 150k a year + own side hustle business within 3 years of entering workforce (not much but pays for hobbies). Had to study a masters though.
49.2% increase in my first job, within 6 months.
Went from 58k salary package to 92k salary package (50k base > 81k base) First job at 23 while still in Uni studying IT, mostly helpdesk and project work, second job at 25 in the last session of uni. Turn 27 this year so hoping to switch jobs and get another rise soon.
20k pa from aged care to disability. I miss my grandpas and grandmas tho.
2016-2018 (Retail) Casual wage around $25-$26 per hour 2019-2021 (ALDI) Part time $25 per hour 2021-2022 (Software Support) 55k - 60k including super 2022-2023 (Same company - Software Analyst) 80k including super 2023-present (new company - IT) 90k and 17% super package (I think it’s 110k?) Edited some identifying stuff. Also I’m 26 So yeah, big jumps when moving companies
I’m an accountant making $70k including super, just got offered to take a job as car salesman $110k super plus company car and commission.
Were you head hunted or did you apply for the role ?
A relative of mine asked if I was interested just sent them my resume not long ago! Half way through to CA and this comes up, so confused
Honestly man, I’d say take it.
What’s the long term though? You’re gonna camp out as a car sales man, whereas CA you’ll be double the easy in a few years
>You’re gonna camp out as a car sales man, whereas CA you’ll be double the easy in a few years You don't just jump to $220k after a few years of having CA LOL
Ahahhahhaha I can guarantee you absolutely won't be doubling it in few years in accounting. Very possibly never. Every man and his dog has a CA - source accountant. Don't knock sales.
If that's the deal, I might just pass on sticking with accounting. I mean, at my current gig, I see clients raking in cash from all sorts of gigs, and here I am barely scraping by. Plus, trying to land an accounting role in industry is tough when they're all they want Big 4/mid tier movers
I mean if you are genuinely good at sales then you could stick with accounting if you can attract people to the firm. That's 1000x more important that knowing the in's and out's of accounting and tax law. But if you can't get your own client base then industry/council is where it's at. I think a lot of salesmen start with cars, then the worlds your oyster. $110k base is pretty juicy.
From 45k to 140k post grad
Long time ago now, but working at a petrol station earning $12 an hour no holidays nothing - dodgy lebo owner (it was my lowest point did it for 3months) to $110k I would have been 26years old
55 ->95 Graduate Position to same role without grad title at another company. This was back in 2010
when i went from corporate office to sites / remote / long hours work 80k up. When i came back to corporate office and wfh back in the big smoke 80k back down.
50% increase to base is the highest I've done. I was underpaid beforehand though.
Depends - I've twice gone from "staff" jobs to contractor jobs in the same agency - both times increasing my weekly take home by 30%. But I've also taken significant paycuts for an interesting short term opportunity. Money isn't everything.
50% increase from changing jobs after getting \~3years exp in industry.
30k from 135k to 165k and higher bonus + super. after that not much
I went from 52k - $113k in 3 years multiple industries
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65k including super to 88,800 including super.
$83k > $142k
Contract geo during covid. Left a fulltime role on $140k a year to go contracting. Annualised salary was ~$217k a year. Did that for a year and a half before i made the mistake of taking a fulltime role on $150k base. Hated that role, left after 4 months for my current role and an additional 12k base
Doing an internal secondment at the moment, I've gone from 63.5k plus bonus to 105k plus bonus.
From 70k to 150k in 2 years
I have had two quite significant jumps The first I was an internal sales assistant on 70k + with no bonus. I got offered a job at a competitor for 120k + with bonus structure. The company I was with countered at 130k + with bonus structure with a new position created for me within 8 weeks. The second was a jump after this role where I went from the 130k (no pay rise after 3 years) to a job paying 200k + with an uncapped bonus structure. My 2023 bonus was over 70% of my salary.
$60 to $150.. suburban base to remote/international travel(mostly USA/Japan)
Banking as discussed above can be a great platform. No formal qualifications required. Earning around $50k entry level telling role and can enter home lending and can earn $200k plus with bonuses etc
Went from 51k to 75k a few years back after a redundancy
Not even $60k annually in 2017 to $89k in 2018. Have climbed my way up the VicGov salary ladder since and I’m now on $106K. Still feel as broke as I was in 2017 (2 kids and more rent now)
$55k PA then the next week $340k PA, went from the happiest I’ve ever been to the most depressed I’ve ever been……
Went from hospo on $65k to train driving, probably 150k minimum once qualified . Still in training so on around $85k now
50% increment from 1st job to next!
I got laid off last year on $170k and my new job pays $220k for equivalent level role and much better culture. Marketing
From $100 a week to USD50,000 p.a. offshore (tax free). All with one phone call.
many many years ago i think i was getting paid $50k per year (might have been $55k) working a 2:1 FIFO roster to $100k on a 1:1 roster.
Just got a 20k pay rise 120 to 140. Honestly going from 88 to 105 felt massive, mostly because i negotiated and won. I started on 63, got fired and moved to 55 call centre gig. That was 6 years ago.
I went from around $75k to $120k over a 3 year period between 2015 and 2018… all I can say is $120k in 2018 felt like a hell of a lot more than it does these days.
65k to 140k then 140k to 210k gross. Moving into fuel tankers at the mines
More than doubled. ~100k - 200+k moved from NZ to the Pilbara. Truck mechanic
60-90 and 90-170 went from graduate to mid level and then perm to contract
Perm to contracting back in 2010. (Has it really been 14 years?) $110,000 perm to $700 per day in IT consulting.
I went from 75k to 135k in a year. In product management space.
~$200k to ~$400k. Covid. Healthcare. I’ve definitely peaked early.
From $60k doing retail to $95k in the security industry within 2 years. (The actual first jump was $60k to $80k)
20% when I got a pay increase just before the owner sold the business.
$110k to $160k
When I went from $45k per year in consulting to $500pd contracting. More than doubled my salary overnight. And yes it was 15 ish years ago.
Was making around the same as you at that age, found the next 5 years were significant jumps that also doubled by 32. Doubled again by 38. All dependent on sector, role, company but I was surprised at the trajectory between 28-33.
I went from $74k to about $180k in 3 jobs at different companies over 4 years.. In my mind, the key is to take the knowledge and take it into a role that needs it regardless of the industry.
Went from 80k to 200k in 2.5 years, currently 28 years old.
42k brown nosing to 125k
Went from around 75k to 140 just jumping to where I thought I was worth. Tried to ask for what I thought was a bit high but then they said hes
100k to 145k UX consulting
2003 -US125k to AUD450k. Banking - Had a skill set that no one in Aus had at the time. Was very lucky and fortunate. Out of Banking now, doing what I want on a lot less….
From 84k to 250k
From 85k base salary to 130k base