Account Executive Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Account Executives in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $160,000. That sits 5% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 13th percentile in Melbourne
💰 Account Executive · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $160,000
Median: $100,000
Mid level $80,000 – $160,000
Overall $80k–$160k Mid $80k–$160k $77k $95k $112k $129k $147k $164k
⚠ Low confidence 21 listings · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $80,000 Median  $100,000 $160,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne pays account executives a $100k median, $25k behind Sydney's $125k for the same title across a smaller ad pool (21 listings here versus 27 there). The spread is wide for the sample: the top decile hits $160k while the bottom sits at $80k, so commission structure and deal size matter more than base. Based on a small sample, treat these figures as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Account Executive in Melbourne?
An account executive starting out in Melbourne lands near the $80k floor of the range. Moving up the junior band comes from carrying a real quota and closing it, plus sector: enterprise software and financial services desks pay more than SMB or retail sales seats.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends. At $100k the median runs 5% above Melbourne's $95k all-roles median, so the base is solid rather than standout, and $100k nets roughly $75k after tax. The bigger point is that on-target earnings, not base, decide whether this role pays well, and Sydney's $125k median suggests Melbourne AEs leave money on the table.
How much does a Senior Account Executive make in Melbourne?
There is no senior level band in this sample, but the $160k top decile shows where strong closers land. Getting there means owning larger enterprise accounts, longer sales cycles and named-account ownership rather than inbound SMB volume.

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Account Executive salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $100,000 —
Sydney $125,000 +25%

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.