Accounts Payable Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Accounts Payable Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $66,000 and $85,000. That sits 9% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 35 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 52th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +9 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Payable Officer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$66,000 – $85,000
Median: $80,000
Jun $80k
Jul $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,750 – $85,000
Overall $66k–$85k Mid $65k–$85k $63k $68k $73k $78k $82k $87k
Moderate confidence 35 listings (+9 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 35 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 31.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 68.6% 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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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Accounts payable is tightly banded at 24% spread, running $66,000 to $85,000 with the median flat at $80,000 for a second month. Listings grew from 26 to 35 without moving pay, which is what a stable back-office function looks like when volume picks up. Perth is the only city paying more at $83,000, and Melbourne trails at $77,000. Demand sits at the 52nd percentile within Brisbane, the lowest of any accounting role in this report.

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 Payable Officer in Brisbane?
Entry is $66,000, typically high-volume invoice processing with limited reconciliation work. The move to $80,000 comes with three-way matching, supplier query ownership and exposure to a named ERP, with SAP, Oracle and MYOB Advanced recurring in listings. Construction and resources employers in Brisbane pay at the top of this band because subcontractor payment runs are more complex.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
It is slightly below average, and that is normal for the role. At $80,000 accounts payable sits 8.6% under Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,191 a week. Transactional finance anchors the lower half of every finance team, so the comparison that matters is internal: payroll at $87,000 and finance officer at $85,000 both pay more at similar seniority. Accountant roles at $107,000 are the real step up.
How much does a Senior Accounts Payable Officer make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $85,000, only $5,000 above the median, so there is little room to grow inside this title. Accounts payable team leader and shared services supervision are what reach it. Progression realistically means moving across to assistant accountant or payroll rather than up, since both open a band this role does not.

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Accounts Payable Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $80,000 0%
Perth $83,980 +5%
Sydney $80,000 ~same
Melbourne $77,500 -3%

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