Characteristics of Employment, Australia

In August 2025:

• There were 2.4 million casual employees (19% of all employees, and 17% of all employed people).
• There were 1.1 million independent contractors (7.6% of all employed).
• 36% of employed people usually worked from home.
• Median employee earnings in main job was $1,425 per week, up $26 (1.9%) since August 2024.
• Median hourly earnings in main job was $42.90 per hour, up $2.90 since August 2024.