Accounts Payable Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Accounts Payable Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $85,000. That sits 13% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $91,520. Figures are based on 44 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 68th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Payable Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $85,000
Median: $80,000
Apr $79k
May $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,000 – $85,000
Overall $65k–$85k Mid $65k–$85k $63k $67k $72k $77k $82k $87k
Moderate confidence 44 listings (+4 vs last month) · 01/06/2026

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.

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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne Accounts Payable Officers earn $80,000, unchanged from April and 13% below the city's all-roles median. The 25% spread from $65k to $85k is one of the tightest in the dataset, reflecting a role where pay is essentially set by award or internal banding rather than market negotiation. With 44 listings and 4 added since April, demand is modestly growing. Pay is identical across all major cities at $80,000, confirming this is a nationally commoditised 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 Payable Officer in Melbourne?
Entry-level Accounts Payable Officers in Melbourne start at $65,000 with a mid-level ceiling around $85,000. The narrow band means there is almost no room to negotiate above $80k in this role title. Proficiency in high-volume processing and ERP systems gets you to $80k faster, but a title change to Accountant is required to break above it.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
At $80,000, this is 13% below Melbourne's all-roles median, which is below market for a high-cost city. The purchasing power here is tight. Payroll Officers in Melbourne earn $93,860 for adjacent skills, making that the most direct comparison worth exploring at review time.
How much does a Senior Accounts Payable Officer make in Melbourne?
Accounts Payable Officer roles in Melbourne cap around $85,000. There is limited upward movement within this title: Payroll Officers earn $93,860 and Accountants earn $100,000, both reachable from the same finance administration foundation. A move into either of those titles is the most effective salary lever.

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Accounts Payable Officer salaries in other cities

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

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