Office Administrator Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Office Administrators in Brisbane earn a median salary of $66,354 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $89,500. That sits 22% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 26 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 33th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane
💰 Office Administrator · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $89,500
Median: $66,354
Mid level $64,220 – $93,900
Overall $60k–$89k Mid $64k–$93k $58k $65k $73k $81k $89k $96k
⚠ Low confidence 26 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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Bottom 10%  $60,000 Median  $66,354 $89,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Based on 26 listings, treat as directional. Brisbane office administrators earn $66.4k, about 22% below the city median, and the mid-tier figure ($70k) sits slightly higher, hinting the median is pulled down by part-time or junior postings. Melbourne and Sydney pay a little more ($70k to $73k), so Brisbane is the cheaper market for the role. The band ($60k to $89.5k) is moderate, wider than a pure clerical role because it spans office coordination duties.

Take Home Pay (based on median $66,354)

Weekly (net)
~$1,019
Monthly (net)
~$4,417
Annual (net)
~$53,000
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $73,984

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 Office Administrator in Brisbane?
The floor is $60k (p10). A first office-admin role opens near there, and the lift toward the top comes from owning more than reception: bookkeeping support, HR or accounts admin, and running the office's systems, which shifts the role toward coordination and lifts pay.
Is $66,354 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $66.4k the median is 22% below Brisbane's all-roles median and nets about $53k, modest but standard for administration, a high-supply role. The mid-tier figure sitting above the median suggests experienced administrators do better than the headline number. It is a stable base rather than a role with strong salary growth.
How much does a Senior Office Administrator make in Brisbane?
The band reaches $89.5k, so an experienced office administrator taking on coordination and light finance or HR duties can sit well above the median. The clearer step up is into office management or an executive assistant role, which trades general admin for budget, supplier and stakeholder ownership.

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Office Administrator salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $66,354 —
Melbourne $73,000 +10%
Sydney $70,424 +6%
Perth $70,000 +5%

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