ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24 edition

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Ranking ATO 2023–24

Highest paid occupation groups in New South Wales

Internal medicine specialist had the highest median taxable income among occupation groups with at least 1,000 individuals in New South Wales: $284,146 (ATO 2023–24, Table 15D).

This ranking lists 50 occupation groups by median taxable income, from highest to lowest.

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Methodology

  • Occupation groups with fewer than 1,000 individuals in New South Wales are omitted.
  • Figures are from ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24.
Highest paid occupation groups in New South Wales by median taxable income, ATO 2023–24
1 Internal medicine specialist $284,146 3,331
2 Financial dealer $208,244 2,883
3 Mining engineer $174,697 1,316
4 Other medical practitioners $171,829 8,827
5 Engineering manager $164,107 7,965
6 Air transport professionals $159,196 3,871
7 IT manager $157,537 32,503
8 School principal $155,666 4,177
9 Judicial or other legal professionals $146,550 1,334
10 Economist $145,099 1,358
11 Financial investment advisor or manager $144,180 7,690
12 Driller, miner or shot firer $141,858 13,415
13 Consultant - IT business analyst $138,547 7,715
14 Consultant - management $137,671 10,685
15 General medical practitioner $137,239 14,442
16 Software and applications programmer $136,645 59,225
17 Human resource manager $136,514 11,940
18 Dental practitioner $135,288 2,930
19 IT sales professional $135,159 10,602
20 Solicitor $134,788 27,317
21 Computer network professional $131,325 12,895
22 Policy and planning manager $131,202 9,884
23 Electrical engineer $130,576 10,564
24 Corporate services manager $128,909 4,702
25 Finance manager $127,525 24,892
26 IT business or systems analyst $127,436 22,930
27 Telecommunications engineering professional $127,259 3,594
28 Train or tram driver $126,523 4,606
29 Marine transport professional $125,462 2,770
30 Geologist or geophysicist $124,766 1,322
31 Production manager $124,292 4,607
32 Consultant - financial investment $122,682 1,955
33 Research and development manager $121,561 3,878
34 Other engineering professional $120,509 8,868
35 Civil engineering professional $120,410 22,899
36 Chemical, gas, petroleum or power generation plant operator $120,285 1,924
37 Chemical or materials engineer $119,354 2,387
38 Electrical distribution trades worker $119,354 3,173
39 Land economist or valuer $119,207 1,653
40 Other hospitality, retail or service manager $117,949 12,908
41 Crane, hoist or lift operator $117,824 3,191
42 Police $117,038 18,971
43 Urban and regional planner $116,976 3,929
44 Senior non-commissioned defence force member $116,601 1,467
45 Cartographer or surveyor $115,959 3,469
46 Advertising and sales manager $115,886 73,960
47 Construction manager $115,579 30,960
48 Commissioned officer - management $115,150 4,318
49 Supply and distribution manager $113,956 8,412
50 Auditor, company secretary or corporate treasurer $113,922 13,587

ATO Table 15D