2022 Average Starting Salary and Graduate Intakes in Some of the Major Industries*:
| Industry | Average Starting Salary for 2022 Graduate | Increase/Decrease Compared to 2021 Salary | Average Expected Graduates for 2022 Intake |
| Accounting and Professional Services | $54,718 | - 8.1% | 393 |
| Australian Government | $65,573 | + 1.5% | 139 |
| Banking, Financial Services or Insurance | $75,500 | + 0.7% | 84 |
| Engineering | $70,409 | + 5.7% | 87 |
| IT Consulting, Hardware or Software | $69,540 | + 3.7% | 54 |
| Roads and Transport | $66,060 | - 0.2% | 23 |
| State Government | $65,267 | - 0.3% | 58 |
| Utilities and Water | $82,040 | + 8.7% | 15 |
*all data from the 2022 AAGE Employer Survey Summary Report
For the most part, graduate positions in the same industries tend to hover around a similar salary range, with $68,000+ being the overall average starting graduate salary. The same survey also found that graduate salaries are most likely to be reviewed annually, either at the end of their first year or in line with the company remuneration cycle.
If you want a more specific guideline, here are some useful resources to help you find the answers you need:
- Our Graduate Salary Calculator
- SEEK Salary and Pay Calculator
- Our Jobs Guide for specific industries