Accounts Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 01/06/2026

Accounts Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $69,244 and $85,000. That sits 13% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $91,520. Figures are based on 22 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 17th percentile in Melbourne

ADVERTISED RANGE

$69,244 – $85,000

Median: $80,000

Apr $79k

May $80k

→ Stable

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level

$69,244 – $85,000

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% $69,244 Median $80,000 $85,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Accounts Officer salaries in Melbourne are standardised and below the city median: $80,000 median, 13% under Melbourne's all-roles benchmark. The 20% spread from $69k to $85k is the tightest of any role in this analysis, reflecting a role where pay bands are set by HR rather than negotiated. With only 22 listings and no month-on-month change, this is a stable but tightly bracketed market. The Sydney comparison is identical at $80,000, suggesting national pay standardisation for this function.

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 Melbourne?

Accounts Officers in Melbourne at the mid level earn $69,244 to $80,000. The narrow band means there is limited room to negotiate above $80,000 without a promotion to Accountant or a move into accounts receivable or payroll, which carry slightly higher medians.

Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

At $80,000 this is below Melbourne's all-roles median of $91,520 by 13%, which makes it below market for the city's cost of living. The role is not premium, but it is a stable entry point into finance administration. Accountants in Melbourne earn $100,000 for overlapping skills, so the Accounts Officer title is the primary lever to address at the next review.

How much does a Senior Accounts Officer make in Melbourne?

The level data shows only mid-level roles in Melbourne's Accounts Officer market, with a ceiling around $85,000. Growth past that typically requires a title change to Accountant or Payroll Officer, both of which command higher medians in this city.

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Accounts Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$80,000	—
Sydney	$80,000	~same

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