Accounts Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Accounts Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $85,000. That sits 6% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 15th percentile in Brisbane
💰 Accounts Officer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $85,000
Median: $80,000
Mid level $70,000 – $85,000
Overall $70k–$85k Mid $70k–$85k $67k $71k $75k $79k $83k $87k
⚠ 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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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Based on a small sample of 21 listings, treat this as directional. Brisbane accounts officers sit at $80k, tightly banded ($70k to $85k), which is a narrow spread for the role. That $80k trails the Brisbane all-roles median by about $5k, and matches what Melbourne pays for the same title.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Accounts Officer in Brisbane?
Entry pay opens around the $70k floor of the band. The way up the junior tier is a formal accounting qualification (or progress toward CPA) and end-to-end ledger experience rather than data entry alone.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $80k the median sits just below Brisbane's $85k all-roles median, which is normal for a support-level finance role and not a red flag. Take-home lands near $62k. The real upside is vertical: accountant roles here run to $100k+, so this is a stepping-stone salary.
How much does a Senior Accounts Officer make in Brisbane?
The band caps at $85k, so accounts officer is not where senior finance money lives in Brisbane. Progression means moving into an accountant or financial accountant seat, where the median climbs to $100k and beyond, which requires a qualification and ownership of the full month-end close.

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Accounts Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $80,000 —
Melbourne $80,000 ~same
Sydney $77,500 -3%

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