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Salary in Security and emergency services in Australia

Market pay levels based on 16 offers with salary.

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Recalculated from open vacancies where the employer states pay.

Median101 901 $Half of offers pay more, half pay less
Average97 199 $Arithmetic mean of all offers
Lower quartile100 000 $25% of offers pay less
Upper quartile103 750 $25% of offers pay more

How pay is distributed

The band covers the middle half of the market (25th–75th percentile); the line marks the median.

Lower quartile100 000 $
Median101 901 $
Upper quartile103 750 $

What the numbers mean

  • Half of all offers fall between 100 000 $ and 103 750 $.
  • Every fourth offer pays more than 103 750 $.
  • The average (97 199 $) is 5% below the median — many offers sit at the lower end.
  • The sample is small (16 offers), so treat the numbers as a rough guide.

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AI Talent Pty Ltd Sydney ·

Cyber Security Engineer

$70,000 – $120,000

Cyber Security Engineer Position Overview We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Cyber Security Engineer to join our team and play a critical role in safeguarding our softwa…

Full timeHybridSydney
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AI Talent Pty Ltd Sydney ·

Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist

$70,000 – $120,000

Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist Position Overview We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Cyber Security Advice and Assessment Specialist to join our team and play…

Full timeHybridSydney
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AI Talent Pty Ltd Sydney ·

Cyber Security Operations Coordinator

$70,000 – $120,000

Cyber Security Operations Coordinator Position Overview We are looking for a skilled and proactive Cyber Security Operations Coordinator to lead the coordination and response to complex cyb…

Full timeHybridSydney
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AI Talent Pty Ltd Sydney ·

Penetration Tester

$70,000 – $120,000

Penetration Tester Position Overview We are looking for a skilled and driven Penetration Tester to join our cybersecurity team and play a critical role in identifying and addressing vulnera…

Full timeHybridSydney
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PHILLIP RILEY PROJECTS PTY LTD Perth ·

ICT Security Specialist - WA

$87,500 – $107,500

Phillip Riley are looking for an experienced ICT Security Specialist to join our team. Main Responsibilities: Resolving system errors and providing diagnosis and solutions to the server Run…

Full timeOn-sitePerth
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PHILLIP RILEY PROJECTS PTY LTD Canberra ·

ICT Security Specialist - ACT

$87,500 – $107,500

Phillip Riley are looking for an experienced ICT Security Specialist to join our team. Main Responsibilities: Resolving system errors and providing diagnosis and solutions to the server Run…

Full timeOn-siteCanberra
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Frequently asked questions

Why show the median instead of the average?

The median (101 901 $) is the middle of the market: half of the offers pay more and half pay less. Unlike the average (97 199 $), it is not skewed by a handful of very high salaries.

What does the typical range mean?

From 100 000 $ to 103 750 $ is the middle half of all offers — the 25th to 75th percentile. A quarter of vacancies pay below 100 000 $ and a quarter above 103 750 $.

Where does the data come from?

From 16 open vacancies with a stated salary that Finder collects from public sources. Numbers are recalculated as the selection changes.

How do I tell whether I am paid fairly?

Compare your pay with the median and the quartiles: near 101 901 $ is the market level, above 103 750 $ is the strong quarter, below 100 000 $ is a reason to negotiate. Use the “Compare my salary” button on this page.

How we calculate salaries

Short methodology and the data behind these numbers.

  1. 1We collect offersOnly vacancies from open sources where the employer states pay are used.
  2. 2We normalise themA salary range is reduced to one comparable value per vacancy.
  3. 3We compute percentilesMedian, quartiles and the average are calculated from at least 5 offers; otherwise the wider country market is shown.
  4. 4We refresh the numbersStatistics are recomputed as new vacancies appear and closed ones drop out.

Figures are pay as published by employers: taxes, bonuses and seniority inside a grade are not accounted for.