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ANZSCO 731112Updated 2026-01-29
Taxi Driver
National shortage level: Low
ANZSCO 731112OSCA 711134
Snapshot
Median pay: AUD 59k
Weekly earnings: AUD 1140
Salary range: AUD 53k-AUD 65k
Job ads trend: Not listed
Time to hire: Varies
Visa pathways: Check eligibility
State distribution
30.3%
VIC
26.4%
NSW
19.8%
QLD
Education mix
20.9%
year 12
17%
bachelor degree
15.8%
advanced diploma/ diploma
Role overview
Taxi Drivers drive taxis to transport passengers to destinations on a fee-for-service basis, usually on a short-term, metered fare hiring arrangement.
What you do
- • Stops at requested locations to pick up and set down passengers and their baggage.
- • Collects fares and gives change.
- • Controls lighting, heating and ventilation for passenger comfort.
Core skills
Credentials & pathway
- Recommended level: year 12 (20.9%)
Recent job ads
No ads listed yet.
Tasks
- • Collects fares and gives change.
- • Controls lighting, heating and ventilation for passenger comfort.
- • Ensures passengers arrive at destinations on time.
Earnings
Weekly median: AUD 1140
Annual median: AUD 59k
Range: AUD 53k-AUD 65k