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 $67,247 and $89,000. That sits 11% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 33 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 49th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +12 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$67,247 – $89,000
Median: $80,000
Jun $80k
Jul $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $67,184 – $90,000
Overall $67k–$89k Mid $67k–$90k $65k $70k $76k $81k $87k $92k
Moderate confidence 33 listings (+12 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 33 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 57.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 42.4% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $67,247 Median  $80,000 $89,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Accounts officer pay is fixed at $80,000 across Melbourne, Brisbane and Sydney, with Perth marginally behind at $77,000, and the Melbourne median has not moved this month. Listings rose sharply from 21 to 33, so demand is growing at a stable rate. The 27% spread is narrow, running $67,000 to $89,000, which is what transactional finance looks like when the scope is well defined. At 58% salary disclosure this is one of the better-evidenced Melbourne figures.

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 is $67,000, typically covering both payable and receivable duties in a small finance team. What lifts pay is breadth rather than depth, since officers who handle reconciliations, payroll support and reporting sit at the top of the band. ERP exposure, with MYOB, Xero and SAP recurring, appears in most listings above the median.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
It is below average and that is normal for the role. At $80,000 an accounts officer earns 11.1% under Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,191 a week against high living costs. Transactional finance anchors the lower half of every finance team. Assistant accountant work at $80,000 pays the same but opens the qualified track, which this title does not.
How much does a Senior Accounts Officer make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $89,000, only $9,000 above the median, so there is limited headroom inside the title. Finance team supervision or a small-business finance role are what reach it. Progression realistically means moving into assistant accountant or bookkeeping at $85,000, both of which lead somewhere this one does not.

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Accounts Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $80,000 0%
Brisbane $80,000 ~same
Sydney $80,000 ~same
Perth $77,500 -3%

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