Accountant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Accountants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $78,200 and $140,000. That sits 5% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 115 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 2% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +27 listings vs last month
💰 Accountant · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$78,200 – $140,000
Median: $100,000
May $100k
Jun $100k
→ Stable

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

Entry level $60,750 – $89,550
Mid level $79,700 – $110,000
Senior level $100,000 – $150,000
Overall $78k–$140k Entry $60k–$89k Mid $79k–$110k Senior $100k–$150k $58k $78k $97k $116k $135k $154k
High confidence 115 listings (+27 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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Bottom 10%  $78,200 Median  $100,000 $140,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The seniority split is the story here: senior accountants in Melbourne earn $115k against $75k at entry, a $40k spread inside the same job title. Volume is heavy, 115 listings, up from 88 a month earlier, and the $100k median has not moved. That median sits only 5% above Melbourne's all-roles figure of $95k, so the role reads as solid rather than lucrative until you specialise. Brisbane actually pays a touch more at $109k, one of the few cases where a smaller market outbids Melbourne.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 Melbourne?
Entry-level accountants in Melbourne earn a median of $75k, with the band running from about $60,750 to $89,550. What lifts a graduate toward the top is a clear path to a CA or CPA qualification and a role inside financial services rather than general commerce. Big-four audit experience or a finance-heavy industry (banking, insurance) pushes early pay faster than a small-business bookkeeping-style role.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends. At $100k the median is only 5% above Melbourne's all-roles median, and Melbourne is a high cost-of-living city, so $75,000 take-home does not go far against inner-suburb rents. The role becomes genuinely good once you reach senior ($115k) or step into Financial Accountant ($120k) or Finance Manager ($150k) territory. As a mid-level generalist the pay is fair, not standout.
How much does a Senior Accountant make in Melbourne?
Senior accountants in Melbourne earn a median of $115k, with the top of the band at $150k. Getting there means a CA or CPA plus ownership of a full function: month-end close, statutory reporting, or a team. The larger jumps come from moving titles, Finance Business Partner sits at $160k and Finance Manager at $150k, so the ceiling for a pure accountant is really the floor for the next role.

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Accountant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $100,000 —
Brisbane $109,340 +9%
Gold Coast $100,000 ~same
Perth $100,000 ~same
Sydney $100,000 ~same

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