ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24 edition

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Ranking ATO 2023–24

Highest paid occupation groups in Western Australia

Internal medicine specialist had the highest median taxable income among occupation groups with at least 1,000 individuals in Western Australia: $367,222 (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 Western Australia are omitted.
  • Figures are from ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24.
Highest paid occupation groups in Western Australia by median taxable income, ATO 2023–24
1 Internal medicine specialist $367,222 1,020
2 Engineering manager $198,701 3,942
3 Mining engineer $190,979 4,977
4 Other medical practitioners $189,099 3,388
5 Production manager $176,933 3,554
6 Other building or engineering technician $171,189 10,286
7 Chemical or materials engineer $164,373 2,425
8 Train or tram driver $160,089 1,770
9 Geologist or geophysicist $159,734 5,671
10 Electrical engineer $151,878 5,969
11 Other engineering professional $150,757 4,076
12 Industrial, mechanical or production engineer $148,008 9,842
13 Electrical distribution trades worker $145,836 1,494
14 Chemical, gas, petroleum or power generation plant operator $143,356 2,901
15 IT manager $143,134 5,389
16 Consultant - engineering $142,031 1,976
17 Driller, miner or shot firer $140,938 21,100
18 Crane, hoist or lift operator $140,824 1,975
19 Automotive electrician $140,775 3,090
20 Marine transport professional $140,685 2,834
21 Dental practitioner $139,727 1,022
22 Civil engineering professional $139,590 9,175
23 Construction manager $139,547 7,794
24 Air transport professionals $137,092 2,319
25 Electrician $136,746 13,596
26 Metal fitter or machinist $136,308 14,327
27 General medical practitioner $135,952 5,370
28 School principal $135,310 1,744
29 Consultant - IT business analyst $134,472 1,354
30 Safety inspector $134,316 1,295
31 Electrical engineering draftsperson or technician $133,180 2,511
32 Railway track worker $132,455 1,107
33 Solicitor $129,310 5,966
34 Occupational and environmental health professional $128,025 4,114
35 Human resource manager $127,799 3,201
36 Cartographer or surveyor $127,208 2,449
37 Mechanical engineering draftsperson or technician $126,012 2,868
38 Consultant - management $125,290 2,336
39 Supply and distribution manager $124,397 2,636
40 Fire or emergency service worker $123,958 2,515
41 Commissioned officer - management $122,267 1,159
42 Computer network professional $121,912 3,159
43 Software and applications programmer $121,659 9,024
44 Earthmoving plant operator $121,226 9,620
45 Motor mechanic $120,645 20,404
46 Financial investment advisor or manager $119,634 1,592
47 Corporate services manager $119,539 1,354
48 IT business or systems analyst $118,216 3,734
49 Policy and planning manager $115,722 3,108
50 Police $115,703 7,283

ATO Table 15D