Salary guide · AU
Teacher salary in Melbourne: can you afford rent?
A Teacher in Melbourne typically earns A$44,000–A$81,000/year, with a median around A$61,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is A$2,300/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Teacher salary of A$61,000/year, spending on median Melbourne rent (A$2,300/mo) would take up 45% of gross income. That exceeds the 30% guideline significantly — housing would be a risky burden.
Teacher salary range in Melbourne
A$44,000
Entry level
lower quartile
A$61,000
Typical
median estimate
A$81,000
Experienced
upper quartile
School teachers educate students from primary through secondary level, working in public and private institutions. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Melbourne.
How much rent can a Teacher afford?
Rent landscape in Melbourne
A$1,500
Budget
cheapest 10%
A$2,300
Median
most common
A$3,800
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. Consumer Affairs Victoria rental data + ABS CPI private rent component 2024 (note: ABS SIH 2023-24 cancelled Jul 2025; next SIH results expected 2027) · 2023–2024
Frequently asked questions
What does a Teacher earn in Melbourne?
A Teacher in Melbourne typically earns between A$44,000 and A$81,000/year, with a median around A$61,000/year. Salaries vary by experience, employer, and sector.
Can a Teacher afford to live in Melbourne?
At a typical Teacher salary of A$61,000/year, median Melbourne rent (A$2,300/month) takes up 45% of gross income — significantly above the 30% guideline, making housing a financial stretch. Budget options in Melbourne start around A$1,500/month.
How much rent can a Teacher afford in Melbourne?
On a median Teacher salary of A$61,000/year, the recommended 30% rent budget is A$1,525/month. Compared to Melbourne's median rent of A$2,300/month, this means some budget trade-offs will be necessary — look at areas below the city median.
Other professions in Melbourne
Teacher salary in other cities