ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24 edition

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Ranking ATO 2023–24

Highest paid occupation groups in Victoria

Anaesthetist had the highest median taxable income among occupation groups with at least 1,000 individuals in Victoria: $517,732 (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 Victoria are omitted.
  • Figures are from ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24.
Highest paid occupation groups in Victoria by median taxable income, ATO 2023–24
1 Anaesthetist $517,732 1,075
2 Surgeon $412,684 1,368
3 Internal medicine specialist $288,767 3,216
4 Psychiatrist $244,838 1,095
5 Other medical practitioners $179,093 8,211
6 Financial dealer $168,956 1,111
7 Air transport professionals $158,534 3,200
8 Electrical distribution trades worker $155,721 2,526
9 School principal $154,621 3,549
10 Engineering manager $154,423 7,232
11 IT manager $148,485 25,601
12 Chemical, gas, petroleum or power generation plant operator $136,157 1,900
13 Consultant - IT business analyst $133,527 8,637
14 Judicial or other legal professionals $132,398 1,358
15 Crane, hoist or lift operator $132,195 2,033
16 General medical practitioner $131,833 12,745
17 IT sales professional $129,832 6,411
18 Economist $129,771 1,140
19 Marine transport professional $128,413 1,113
20 Train or tram driver $128,005 3,613
21 Policy and planning manager $126,692 7,414
22 Railway track worker $125,883 1,869
23 Consultant - management $125,242 8,855
24 Human resource manager $125,227 9,738
25 Software and applications programmer $124,912 48,274
26 Telecommunications engineering professional $123,298 2,835
27 Fire or emergency service worker $122,302 6,045
28 Solicitor $122,020 19,501
29 Financial investment advisor or manager $121,972 5,697
30 Computer network professional $121,515 10,300
31 Electrical engineer $121,000 7,572
32 Driller, miner or shot firer $119,915 2,072
33 Dental practitioner $119,285 2,389
34 Corporate services manager $119,151 3,586
35 Chemical or materials engineer $117,146 2,446
36 Construction manager $116,191 22,443
37 IT business or systems analyst $116,149 20,855
38 Production manager $116,094 4,531
39 Other engineering professional $114,697 8,920
40 Research and development manager $114,347 3,651
41 Aircraft maintenance engineer $114,099 1,759
42 Civil engineering professional $112,151 17,927
43 Structural steel construction worker $111,907 7,970
44 Finance manager $111,158 18,941
45 Electronics engineer $111,017 2,118
46 Police $110,882 17,985
47 Land economist or valuer $110,423 1,364
48 Supply and distribution manager $110,380 7,510
49 Commissioned officer - management $109,894 2,097
50 Other hospitality, retail or service manager $109,614 10,233

ATO Table 15D