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 $92,500. That sits 6% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 26 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 33th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -6 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Payable Officer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $92,500
Median: $80,000
May $80k
Jun $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,000 – $94,000
Overall $65k–$92k Mid $65k–$94k $63k $69k $76k $83k $90k $96k
⚠ Low confidence 26 listings (-6 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%  $65,000 Median  $80,000 $92,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane accounts payable officers earn a flat $80k median, identical to Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, so this is a role with no geographic premium anywhere. Listings dipped from 32 to 26 and pay has not moved in a month. 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 Payable Officer in Brisbane?
An AP officer starting in Brisbane earns from around $65k (the p10 of the range). High-volume ERP experience (SAP, Oracle) and full-function processing rather than data entry are what lift someone toward the $92k top of the band.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $80k the median sits 6% below Brisbane's $85k all-roles median, but that is normal for a transactional finance role rather than a warning sign, and it nets roughly $62k after tax. The upside is the clear path into higher-paid finance work: an Accountant next door earns $109k here.
How much does a Senior Accounts Payable Officer make in Brisbane?
There is no senior band in this data, but the $92,500 top decile marks the ceiling for a pure AP seat. Moving past it means stepping into team lead or AP manager scope, or crossing into general accounting where a CPA pathway opens.

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Accounts Payable Officer salaries in other cities

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

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.