ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24 edition

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Ranking ATO 2023–24

Highest paid occupation groups in Queensland

Internal medicine specialist had the highest median taxable income among occupation groups with at least 1,000 individuals in Queensland: $412,079 (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 Queensland are omitted.
  • Figures are from ATO Taxation Statistics 2023–24.
Highest paid occupation groups in Queensland by median taxable income, ATO 2023–24
1 Internal medicine specialist $412,079 1,930
2 Mining engineer $193,559 2,856
3 Other medical practitioners $181,911 7,767
4 Engineering manager $170,276 4,886
5 School principal $150,984 2,814
6 Air transport professionals $150,660 4,867
7 Electrical distribution trades worker $148,622 2,793
8 Geologist or geophysicist $147,369 1,946
9 General medical practitioner $147,206 10,044
10 Other building or engineering technician $143,647 7,562
11 Train or tram driver $140,406 3,484
12 Driller, miner or shot firer $140,093 18,304
13 IT manager $139,601 11,985
14 Electrical engineer $139,526 7,152
15 Dental practitioner $138,994 2,394
16 Chemical, gas, petroleum or power generation plant operator $138,951 2,487
17 Production manager $135,243 3,855
18 Ambulance officer or paramedic $133,737 5,622
19 Consultant - IT business analyst $133,191 2,767
20 Chemical or materials engineer $132,980 2,013
21 Other engineering professional $126,617 5,399
22 Policy and planning manager $125,882 6,462
23 Civil engineering professional $125,840 15,144
24 Police $125,346 13,215
25 Human resource manager $123,171 6,042
26 Consultant - management $122,309 4,130
27 Construction manager $121,728 16,722
28 Software and applications programmer $121,586 19,816
29 Telecommunications engineering professional $121,317 1,030
30 Computer network professional $120,693 4,964
31 Electrical engineering draftsperson or technician $119,681 3,050
32 Solicitor $119,628 12,863
33 Consultant - engineering $119,386 2,528
34 Industrial, mechanical or production engineer $118,187 9,657
35 Corporate services manager $117,600 2,452
36 Cartographer or surveyor $116,592 2,512
37 IT business or systems analyst $116,365 7,707
38 Crane, hoist or lift operator $116,271 2,421
39 Financial investment advisor or manager $115,168 3,588
40 Fire or emergency service worker $115,031 4,080
41 Medical imaging professional $114,586 4,645
42 Safety inspector $113,818 1,908
43 Electrician $113,612 22,343
44 Occupational and environmental health professional $113,310 4,050
45 Electronics engineer $112,855 1,195
46 IT sales professional $112,808 3,514
47 Research and development manager $112,487 1,843
48 Land economist or valuer $112,426 1,135
49 Metal fitter or machinist $112,252 17,882
50 Senior non-commissioned defence force member $110,947 1,827

ATO Table 15D