According to the ABS Census 2011 data, following are some of the highest paid occupations in Australia:
1. Anaesthetists
2. Surgeons
3. Psychiatrists
4. Specialist Physicians
5. Mining Engineers
6. Other Medical practitioners
7. CEOs, GMs and Legislators
8. Dental practitioners
9. Engineering Managers
Persons in the above occupations were earning salaries more than $2,000 per week.