Accounts Officer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Accounts Officers in Sydney earn a median salary of $77,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $58,000 and $90,000. That sits 18% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 26 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 30th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -9 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$58,000 – $90,000
Median: $77,500
May $80k
Jun $77k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $60,500 – $85,000
Overall $58k–$90k Mid $60k–$85k $56k $63k $70k $78k $85k $92k
⚠ Low confidence 26 listings (-9 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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Bottom 10%  $58,000 Median  $77,500 $90,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Demand is fading here: 26 postings this month against 35 last, and the median slipped from $80k to $77.5k. At $77.5k the role sits 18.4% below Sydney's $95k all-roles median, which is normal for a transactional finance function rather than a warning sign. The nearby Accounts Payable and Property Manager ladders show where the money goes for those who specialise. With 26 listings this is a small sample, so read it as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $77,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,160
Monthly (net)
~$5,025
Annual (net)
~$60,296
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $86,412

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 Sydney?
Accounts officers in Sydney start near the $58k p10, with mid-level work clustering around $77.5k. A finance certificate plus hands-on time in a specific system (Xero, MYOB, or a large ERP) is what lifts someone toward the top of the band.
Is $77,500 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends. At $77.5k the median trails Sydney's $95k baseline, which is expected for an entry-to-mid finance role, but in a high cost-of-living city the roughly $60k take-home is tight. This is a stepping-stone salary, so the value is in the path it opens to accounts payable lead or assistant accountant work.
How much does a Senior Accounts Officer make in Sydney?
The sample shows a single mid band rather than a distinct senior tier, with the top of the range near the $90k p90. Progression here means specialising: moving into accounts payable, payroll, or assistant accountant roles, where Sydney medians climb toward $100k.

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Accounts Officer salaries in other cities

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

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