Accountant Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Accountants in Adelaide earn a median salary of $95,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $67,184 and $125,000. That sits 19% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 41 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 14% of roles by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Accountant · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$67,184 – $125,000
Median: $95,000
May $83k
Jun $95k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $73,437 – $106,000
Senior level $100,000 – $125,000
Overall $67k–$125k Mid $73k–$106k Senior $100k–$125k $65k $77k $90k $103k $116k $128k
Moderate confidence 41 listings (+8 vs last month) · 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.

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Understanding the Adelaide Market

The Adelaide accountant median jumped to $95k from $83.5k a month earlier, an $11.5k lift that is one of the sharper monthly moves in the batch. Demand backs it up: 41 listings, up from 33, with the role sitting in the top demand tier for the city. The market splits cleanly by level, mid-tier accountants at $85k and seniors at $115k, a $30k gap that rewards moving up. Adelaide's defence and healthcare build-out is pulling on finance headcount, which explains why pay is rising against a low cost-of-living base.

Take Home Pay (based on median $95,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,380
Monthly (net)
~$5,980
Annual (net)
~$71,758
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $105,925

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 Accountant in Adelaide?
Entry and mid accountants in Adelaide start around the $73k p10 and cluster near the $85k mid-level median. A CA or CPA qualification is the single biggest lever into the higher band, and time inside defence primes or a Big Four background moves people fastest.
Is $95,000 a good salary in Adelaide?
Yes. At $95k the median runs 18.8% above Adelaide's $80k all-roles figure, and in a low cost-of-living city that $95k (roughly $72k after tax) stretches further than the same number in Sydney. The role also gained ground month on month, so this is a market moving in the employee's favour.
How much does a Senior Accountant make in Adelaide?
Senior accountants in Adelaide earn a $115k median, with the band running from $100k to $125k. Getting there usually means a CA or CPA plus ownership of a full ledger or a team, and moving into management accounting or a finance business partner seat is the common next rung.

Accountant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $95,000 —
Brisbane $109,340 +15%
Gold Coast $100,000 +5%
Melbourne $100,000 +5%
Perth $100,000 +5%

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