Unlock the Australian average salary by investing for passive income
For many Australians, the ultimate financial milestone is reaching a point where investment income can meaningfully replace a salary. It doesn’t need to be an all-or-nothing leap — plenty of people blend part-time work, consulting, or semi-retirement while their portfolio quietly covers an increasing share of their living costs.
Dividend investing is one of the most accessible ways to build that optionality.
And it raises an important question: how much capital would you need invested to generate the equivalent of the Australian average salary through passive income alone?
ABS data shows full-time average weekly earnings reached $2,010 per week in May 2025, with males and females earning slightly different amounts depending on…
