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ANZSCO 211113Updated 2026-01-29

Entertainer or Variety Artist

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 40k
Weekly earnings: AUD 760
Salary range: AUD 36k-AUD 44k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

27.1%
VIC
27%
QLD
23.1%
NSW

Education mix

26.6%
year 12
26%
bachelor degree
14.8%
certificate iii/ iv

Role overview

Entertainers or Variety Artists entertain by performing variety acts using a mix of acting, singing, dancing, and movement skills.

What you do
  • Creates and performs individual performance routines that can include acting, singing, dancing and speaking.
  • Rehearses, auditions and travels between entertainment venues.

Core skills

    Credentials & pathway

    • Recommended level: year 12 (26.6%)

    Recent job ads

    No ads listed yet.

    Tasks

    • Creates and performs individual performance routines that can include acting, singing, dancing and speaking.
    • Rehearses, auditions and travels between entertainment venues.

    Earnings

    Weekly median: AUD 760
    Annual median: AUD 40k
    Range: AUD 36k-AUD 44k