Accounts Receivable Officer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Accounts Receivable Officers in Sydney earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $69,750 and $95,500. That sits 12% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726. Figures are based on 40 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 64th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -2 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Receivable Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$69,750 – $95,500
Median: $80,000
Apr $80k
May $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $69,500 – $94,088
Overall $69k–$95k Mid $69k–$94k $67k $73k $79k $85k $92k $98k
Moderate confidence 40 listings (-2 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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Bottom 10%  $69,750 Median  $80,000 $95,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Accounts Receivable Officer salaries in Sydney held steady at $80,000 in May, unchanged from April across 40 listings (down 2 from April). The 32% spread from $70k to $95k is tighter than most finance roles, reflecting standardised pay structures for transactional functions. At 12% below Sydney's all-roles median, this is a below-market role for the city's cost of living. The Melbourne comparison is nearly identical at $79,040.

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 Receivable Officer in Sydney?
Entry-level Accounts Receivable Officers in Sydney earn $69,500 to $80,000 at the mid level. Proficiency in receivables processing, collections management, and aged debt reporting within an ERP system (SAP, NetSuite, or MYOB) is what moves pay from the entry point toward the ceiling.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Sydney?
At $80,000, Sydney AR Officers earn 12% below the city's all-roles median. Sydney's housing costs make this a tight budget. The Accountant role in Sydney pays $100,000 for overlapping system and finance skills. If you are managing the full credit and receivables cycle, that title comparison is worth testing at review time.
How much does a Senior Accounts Receivable Officer make in Sydney?
The Sydney AR Officer market caps around $95,500 at the p90. Moving into an AR Team Leader or Credit Manager function is the clearest path to exceeding $100,000, as those titles carry more responsibility and command higher pay structures.

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Accounts Receivable Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $80,000 —
Melbourne $79,040 ~same

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