Salary Survey 2026
What the action sports industry actually pays.
A$93kMedian Salary
68%Feel Underpaid
64%No Bonus
What the action sports industry actually pays.
What the industry actually pays, feels, and gets.
68% of our industry feels underpaid. But Payscale found the same number (68%) among US workers paid at or above market rate. Nearly half of people paid above market still think they’re short. Only 6% of us say they feel “paid well.”
That’s your benchmark. Half earn more, half earn less. But the range is wide, from under $40k to $200k+ depending on your role, level, and sector.
Exec/Owner roles earn a median of A$175k compared to A$78k for entry-level. Moving up in seniority is the single biggest factor.
Two-thirds of the industry receive zero bonus or commission on top of base salary. For those who do, most see 10% or less.
Nearly 6 in 10 get a phone or laptop. Pro deals (51%) and flexible hours (50%) round out the top three.
73% of female respondents report feeling underpaid, compared to 66% of males. The gap isn’t just about salary. It’s about how fairly people feel they’re compensated.
Find your market rate in the action sports industry.
Median annual base salary (AUD) across roles, seniority, and experience.
Annual base salary distribution (AUD)
Median salary by function (AUD). Your day-to-day role shapes your pay more than almost anything else.
Median salary by level (AUD)
Median salary by years in the industry (AUD)
How the action sports industry feels about pay, perks, and where they work.
Self-reported pay satisfaction across the industry
Percentage receiving each perk
Bonus or commission on top of base salary
Work arrangement split
Which side of the industry people are on
Percentage who feel underpaid, by gender
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