INCOMES

AVERAGE WEEKLY EARNINGS

The trend estimate of average weekly ordinary time earnings for full-time adult persons in Queensland increased by 6.6% to $1,092.10 in the 12 months to August 2008. Nationally, the corresponding increase was lower at 4.5% (up to $1,145.10).

The trend estimate of full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings in Queensland rose by 6.6% for males and 5.7% for females over the 12 months to August 2008. The August 2008 female estimate of $976.10 was 84% of the corresponding male estimate of $1,157.30.
Average weekly earnings data from August 1996 to May 2008 have been revised, and this chapter reflects these changes. Information on average weekly earnings and the associated revisions can be accessed at Average Weekly Earnings, Australia (cat. no. 6302.0) or ring the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070. This publication is released quarterly.