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Member of Parliament salary in Australia
The median full-time salary for a member of parliament is $234,000 per annum, before tax, up $49,900 since 2018.
Pay is set by an independent remuneration tribunal rather than by an employer, so it changes when the tribunal hands down a determination. Extra salary attaches to roles such as minister, shadow minister, whip or committee chair, and allowances cover travel, electorate offices and staffing. There is no overtime or penalty rate, so a heavy sitting week and a quiet one pay the same.
How to negotiate a higher member of parliament salary
- Know the market rate before you ask. The median full-time member of parliament salary is $234,000; use that, not a guess, as your anchor, and adjust for your experience and employer.
- Lead with what's scarce, not just tenure. Skills like Policy analysis and advice and Community engagement tend to command a premium over general member of parliament experience, name them specifically when you ask.
- Time it deliberately. Reviews, the end of a project you delivered, or taking on responsibility beyond your job description are stronger moments to ask than an arbitrary date on the calendar.
- Ask for a number, not a raise. "Based on the market rate and [specific contribution], I'd like to move to X" gets a clearer answer than "I think I deserve more."
Member of Parliament salary questions
How much do member of parliaments earn in Australia?
The median full-time salary for a member of parliament is $234,000 a year before tax. Seniority, specialisation, sector and the award or agreement you're employed under all move it.
Is member of parliament pay rising or falling?
The median member of parliament salary is up $49,900 since 2018. Figures from 2025 onward on this page are a projection, not a measured result.