I am looking for a job in Australia. How much salary should I ask to run a three children family?

Question

Home rent, school fees, utility bills, monthly supplies, petrol (all per month)

How are taxes calculated in Australia. Are the taxes paid from the salary automatically.

I am a Post graduate Acoustic engineer with 5 years experience in Architectural and Industrial Acoustic Consultancy in the Middleast.

My family comprises of my wife and three children aged 10, 7 and 4.

What would be the rent of a three bedroom house, School fees per child, Average Petrol expenses for 50Kms per day, Utility bills (water, electricity, parking), food & supplies expense...etc

I am particularly interested in Brisbane. What is the typical rent for a three bedroom apartment/house in Brisbane.

Answer 1

It depends on your qualifications and profession as to what you can ask for in terms of salary. It also depends on what state you want to live in. For example, Sydney has a higher cost of living (rent, food, petrol) than Brisbane, however, their average pay is more. For people living permanently in Australia, if your kids go to a public school, they are essentially "free" - you'll have to pay for books, uniform, excursions etc. I'm not sure if you're not a permanent resident that you'll get this or not. Petrol depends on where you live. Right now it's between $1.12 and $1.26 per litre for Sydney north (it fluctuates throughout the week). Rent for Sydney (for 4 bedroom) varies depending on the area. Go to a real-estate website in Australia and look up the rental section to get an idea of what you get in what area. Electricity bills depend on how much you use too. Usually a few hundred a quarter for electricity (if you don't have an airconditioner and lots or heaters running all the time). Phone depends on usage + line rental. Maybe if you want to compare countries, a local call at a pay phone is 50 cents flatrate. Water bills may be included in your rent if you live in an apartment.

You may find some useful information about Australia and its people at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (http://www.abs.gov.au/).

Average weekly earnings from the site can be found here : (http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/e8ae5488b598839cca25682000131612/ba84bbb55b643021ca2568a90013934e!OpenDocument)
The average weekly earnings is a bit over $1000 per week (before tax).
And Employee earnings here: (http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/7d12b0f6763c78caca257061001cc588/27641437d6780d1fca2568a9001393df!OpenDocument)

If you work for someone, taxes are usually taken out of your pay already/automatically. For the average individual, it's roughly 30% of your pay. If you're on a higher tax bracket, money earned above a threshold will be taxed more (I think the highest bracket is roughly 50% tax).

Happy Job Hunting!

Answer 2

Hi Virginia, I'll try my best to answer this complex question. I think a minister of any kind should live within a moderate income so as to sail along with those that don't have anything. Some do preach the gospel for money, those won't have any rewards in heaven. I don't like to see a minister living as some rich swindler taking advantage of people. At my church which is big, they have many paid staff members that are helping in the church. I know that people have a family and should not be living in poverty just because they are working for the Lord but it should be a moderate life style. With some people, the more they get the more they want. Our pastor said Sunday that he is praying that people will suffer financially if they are living apart from God. He hope NEED will drive them to the Lord, which happens usually. But if the people are very poor, that will limit his income also. God be with you Virginia

Answer 3

Your question can really only be answered by you, it cant be answered properly by the rest of us because costs of living vary depending on where you live, on the other hand so do salaries.
I suggest that you do a few searches and find some reputable employment agencies and contact them about employment opportunities and the benchmark pay levels for you particular occupation. Major cities offer greater employment opportunity and higher salaries due to competition from a large number of employers but costs of living particularly housing and transport are high because of demand and distances between home and work. You may also want to do some research on housing costs and purchase/rental prices are commonly available from real estate sites. Similarly you should be able to get information on public and private schools and the costs involved for your educational preferences.
Sorry cant help much more than that.

Answer 4

Question too broad.

No occupation listed.
No location (huge difference in rentals - country/city)
Power and water budget at least $1500 a year.
Monthly supplies (does that mean food?) depends on how well you eat.
Petrol, try and salary package a car with a fuel card so that this cost come out pre tax.
As for bloody taxes, the government gets their cut first and then you get the crumbs.

Be more specific and you can get a better answer.

Answer 5

Well, taxes are deducted automatically. As for salary expected, it all depends on your profession, experience and qualification. Judging by your expenses, at least A$5k.

Answer 6

Well, people who run three children families are called nannies in Australia too.
I'm sure you could google nanny salary in Australia and probably find out how much you should get.
Oh wait...no...to be a nanny you have to be able to write sentances that children can comprehend...never mind!

Answer 7

yes tax come out of you pay, and you do tax's at the end of June.

Answer 8

$500,000