Accounts Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Accounts Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $100,000. That sits 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 13th percentile in Melbourne ↓ -1 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $100,000
Median: $80,000
May $80k
Jun $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $68,744 – $100,000
Overall $65k–$100k Mid $68k–$100k $63k $71k $79k $87k $95k $103k
⚠ Low confidence 21 listings (-1 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Pay for Melbourne accounts officers has not moved in a year: $80k in June, same as the prior month, on a thin 21 listings. That number is identical to Brisbane and just ahead of Sydney ($77,500), so this is a nationally flat role with no city premium to chase. Based on a small sample, treat as directional.

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 Officer in Melbourne?
Entry-level accounts officers in Melbourne begin near the $65k p10, moving toward the $80k mid median with a couple of years on the ledger. A finance or accounting qualification, or hands-on experience with a specific ERP like SAP or Xero, is what pushes someone to the top of the junior band. Reconciliation and AP/AR ownership are the skills that get you paid.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No, this sits below the Melbourne bar. At $80k the median runs 16% under the city's $95k all-roles median, taking home about $62k after tax. That is normal for a transactional finance role rather than a red flag, but the ceiling is real: stepping up to Assistant Accountant or Financial Accountant ($125k) is where the money is.
How much does a Senior Accounts Officer make in Melbourne?
The sample here is only mid-level, so there is no senior accounts officer band to quote. The realistic progression is sideways into Financial Accountant ($125k median) or Finance Manager ($160k), which usually means a CA or CPA and moving from processing into reporting and month-end ownership.

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Accounts Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $80,000 —
Brisbane $80,000 ~same
Sydney $77,500 -3%

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