ANZSCO 212113Updated 2026-01-29

Radio Presenter

National shortage level: Low

Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 104k

Weekly earnings: AUD 2000

Salary range: AUD 94k-AUD 114k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

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State distribution

28%

NSW

22.9%

QLD

20.3%

VIC

Education mix

27.6%

year 12

24.9%

bachelor degree

12.5%

advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Radio Presenters prepare and present news, sports or other information, conduct interviews, and introduce music, performances and special events on radio.

What you do

• Researches and prepares for programmes and interviews.
• Prepare scripts.
• Operates studio equipment.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: year 12 (27.6%)

Recent job ads

No ads listed yet.

Tasks

• Hosts outside events such as community events and competitions.
• Hosts talkback shows.
• Interviews people.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 2000

Annual median: AUD 104k

Range: AUD 94k-AUD 114k