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 $65,000 and $91,884. That sits 11% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 45 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 66th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +12 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Payable Officer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $91,884
Median: $80,000
Aug $80k
Sep $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,000 – $91,507
Overall $65k–$91k Mid $65k–$91k $63k $69k $75k $82k $88k $94k
Moderate confidence 45 listings (+12 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 45 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 30.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 69.6% 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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Bottom 10%  $65,000 Median  $80,000 $91,884  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Accounts payable pay is fixed at $80,000 across Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, with no city variation and no movement in the Brisbane median this month. Listings grew sharply from 33 to 45, so demand is rising against a static rate. The 34% spread running $65,000 to $91,000 is typical for transactional finance. Only 30% of listings stated a salary, though the complete national uniformity supports the rate.

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 $65,000, typically high-volume invoice processing with limited reconciliation work. Three-way matching, supplier query ownership and exposure to a named ERP are what move an officer toward $91,000. 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?
No. At $80,000 accounts payable sits 11.1% under Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, 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 $90,000 and finance officer at $100,000 both pay more at similar seniority. Accountant roles at $108,000 are the real step up.
How much does a Senior Accounts Payable Officer make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $91,000, only $11,000 above the median, so there is little room to grow inside this title. Accounts payable team leadership and shared services supervision are what reach it. Moving across to assistant accountant or payroll is the practical route, since both open the qualified finance track.

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Accounts Payable Officer salaries in other cities

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

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