Program Assistant Salaries
Program Assistant salaries in Australia
Base pay
$59K - $71K/yr
$61K/yrAverage base pay
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Total pay trajectory
Assistant Program Manager
$65K–$147K/yr
Senior Program Manager
$155K–$224K/yr
Assistant Head Program Manager
$119K–$190K/yr
Recent salaries shared by Program Assistant
12 salaries
Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base • Additional pay
Program Assistant
4-6 Years
$74K - $85K/yr
North Sydney
submitted on 11 Dec 2025
$74K - $85K/yr
Program Assistant
4-6 Years
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Ballarat
submitted on 6 Dec 2024
$62K/yr
$62K • $0
Program Assistant
1-3 Years
$72K/yr
$72K • $0
Macquarie
submitted on 13 Dec 2023
$72K/yr
$72K • $0
Program Assistant
1-3 Years
$78K - $90K/yr
Macquarie
submitted on 14 Mar 2023
$78K - $90K/yr
Program Assistant
4-6 Years
$62K - $72K/yr
Brisbane
submitted on 28 Oct 2022
$62K - $72K/yr
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Program Assistant
1-3 Years
$89K - $104K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 1 June 2022
$89K - $104K/yr
Program Assistant
1-3 Years
$74K - $86K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 1 June 2022
$74K - $86K/yr
Program Assistant
1-3 Years
$60K/yr
$60K • $0
Brisbane
submitted on 1 June 2022
$60K/yr
$60K • $0
Program Assistant
1-3 Years
$63K/yr
$63K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 1 June 2021
$63K/yr
$63K • $0
Program Assistant
4-6 Years
$55K - $64K/yr
Toowoomba
submitted on 20 May 2021
$55K - $64K/yr
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Frequently asked questions about Program Assistant salaries
How much does a Program Assistant in Australia make?
The average salary for a Program Assistant is $60,700 per year or $29 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $81,259 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $58,744 (25th percentile) and $71,298 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 9 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Program Assistant employees in Australia as of July 2026.
What is the highest salary for a Program Assistant in Australia?
The highest salary for a Program Assistant in Australia is $71,298 per year, $5,941 per month or $34 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Program Assistant in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Program Assistant in Australia is $58,744 per year, $4,895 per month or $28 per hour.