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Direct Care Worker salaries

Pay ranges employers published in 12 open job postings for Direct Care Worker roles at 6 companies, updated Oct 6, 2026.

Posted base pay ranges from job listings, not total compensation. Figures are in AUD; 5 more postings in USD (median $39.5K). How these figures are made

Pay distribution

Direct Care Worker: postings by posted pay7 postings by the midpoint of their pay range, in 5 bands from A$55K to A$80K. Median A$59.5K; middle half A$59.5K–A$79.5K.Median A$59.5KA$55KA$80K

Postings per pay band: A$55K–A$60K: 5; A$60K–A$65K: 0; A$65K–A$70K: 0; A$70K–A$75K: 0; A$75K–A$80K: 2.

Pay by level

  1. Mid levelA$59.5K median · A$59.5K–A$79.5K typical · 7 postingsMid level: middle half A$59.5K–A$79.5K, median A$59.5K

Companies hiring

  1. SA HealthA$59.5K median · A$59.5K–A$79.5K typical · 7 postingsSA Health: middle half A$59.5K–A$79.5K, median A$59.5K
  2. Cornerstone Caregiving1 posting · too few to show pay

Top-paying companies

  1. SA Health · A$59.5K median · 7 postings

Who’s hiring Direct Care Worker

  1. Direct Care Worker jobs at Massanf · 50 open roles

By location

  1. Saudi ArabiaA$59.5K median · A$59.5K–A$79.5K typical · 7 postingsSaudi Arabia: middle half A$59.5K–A$79.5K, median A$59.5K
  2. United States$19.00/hr ($39.5K/yr) median · $15.50–$25.00/hr typical · 5 postings

Newest Direct Care Worker postings

  1. Direct Care WorkerCornerstone Caregiving · Manchester, NH · $20.00–$30.00/hr · Posted Oct 5, 2026View posting
  2. Direct Care WorkerCaring Personal Touch · Washington, PA · $12.00–$14.00/hr · Posted Oct 5, 2026View posting
  3. Direct Care Worker (Resident Care Specialist)Fountain View of Fremont · Fremont, CA · $15.00–$16.00/hr · Posted Oct 5, 2026View posting
  4. Direct Care WorkerShalom Heritage · Surprise, AZ · $17.00–$21.00/hr · Posted Oct 4, 2026View posting
  5. Direct Care Worker IICommonwealth of Massachusetts - Department of Developmental Services · Hanover, MA · $52.2K–$67.4K/yr · Posted Oct 4, 2026View posting
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Questions and answers

How much does a Direct Care Worker make?

The median posted base pay for Direct Care Worker jobs is A$59.5K a year, from 12 job postings with pay at 6 companies.

What is the typical Direct Care Worker pay range?

The middle half of postings list A$59.5K–A$79.5K. The top 10% list A$79.5K a year or more, and the lowest 10% A$59.5K or less.

Which companies pay the most for Direct Care Worker jobs?

By median posted pay: SA Health (A$59.5K).

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