The Top Ten Highest-Paid Occupations in Australia, as Reported by the Tax Office

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Surgeons have once again topped the list of highest-paying professions in Australia, with an impressive average salary of $472,475. This marks the 13th year in a row that the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) has ranked surgeons as the leading earners. Since the ATO began releasing these statistics in the 2010-11 financial year, surgeons have consistently held the top position, demonstrating the lucrative nature of the medical profession.