▲12%
AU$21.05
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (AUD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (AUD)
10%
A$17.65
MEDIAN
A$21.05
90%
A$25.41
The average hourly pay for a Farm Worker is AU$21.05 in 2025
Hourly Rate
AU$18 - AU$25
Bonus
AU$0 - AU$483
Total Pay
AU$37k - AU$53k
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What is the Pay by Experience Level for Farm Workers?
What Do Farm Workers Do?
Farm Worker Tasks
- Care for farm products by planting, seeding, feeding, moving, or other tasks.
- Use tools to prepare fields, plant crops or feed animals.
- Harvest or butcher farm products, store goods and document steps.
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Common Health Benefits for a Farm Worker
Medical
17%
Dental
4%
Vision
4%
None
83%
Gender Breakdown for Farm Workers
Male
70.0%
Female
30.0%
This data is based on 20 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
FAQs About Farm Workers
What is the highest pay for Farm Workers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Farm Worker is A$25.41 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Farm Workers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Farm Worker is A$17.65 / hour
How can Farm Workers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Farm Worker is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Farm Worker that oversees more junior Farm Workers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.