Accounts Officer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Accounts Officers in Sydney earn a median salary of $76,250 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $84,079. That sits 23% below Sydney's all-roles median of $99,400. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

💰 Accounts Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $84,079
Median: $76,250
Mid level $65,000 – $84,276
Overall $65k–$84k Mid $65k–$84k $63k $67k $72k $77k $82k $86k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 20/05/2026

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.

Understanding the Sydney Market

Only 20 Accounts Officer listings in Sydney in April, treat this as directional data only. At $76,250, the role sits 23% below Sydney's all-roles median and is among the lower-compensated advertised positions in the city. The tight range ($65k to $84k, spread of 25%) reflects standardised pay for transactional finance work: employers across industries pay similarly for AP and AR functions. Sydney's figure sits slightly below Melbourne's ($79,520), which is unusual and likely reflects sampling variation at this count rather than a genuine geographic gap.

Take Home Pay (based on median $76,250)

Weekly (net)
~$1,144
Monthly (net)
~$4,956
Annual (net)
~$59,477

Calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, assuming no HECS debt and full Australian residency. Does not include superannuation, bonuses, or equity. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Accounts Officer in Sydney?
Accounts Officers in Sydney start around $65-70k at entry. As a transactional role without a formal qualification requirement, the floor is set by award rates and competition rather than credentials. Reaching $75-80k quickly means moving into a role that combines AR and AP functions or supporting month-end close processes, rather than staying in a single transactional function.
Is $76,250 a good salary in Sydney?
No, not by Sydney's standards. $76,250 is 23% below the city's all-roles median, and Sydney's high living costs make this a tight budget. Take-home of roughly $57k annually means most of a paycheck goes to rent in most Sydney suburbs. The title itself is the main constraint, moving to an Accountant ($100k) or Financial Accountant ($125k) title is typically necessary to access meaningfully higher pay, and both are well-represented in Sydney with 93 listings each.
How much does a Senior Accounts Officer make in Sydney?
The ceiling for Accounts Officers in Sydney is around $84k based on April's p90. Getting there requires taking on more comprehensive responsibilities, payroll integration, multi-entity AP/AR, or team supervision, rather than staying in a single transactional function. Moving into an Accountant title is the most effective pay lever, typically adding $20k+ to the base salary for the same underlying skills.

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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.