Accounts Payable Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Accounts Payable Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $77,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $90,000. That sits 14% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 51 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 72th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +5 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$65,000 – $90,000

Median: $77,500

Jun $80k

Jul $77k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$70,000 – $90,750

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 51 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 41.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 58.8% 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 $77,500 $90,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne pays accounts payable officers $77,000, the lowest of the four major markets, behind Perth at $83,000 and both Brisbane and Sydney at $80,000. The median fell $2,500 this month even as listings grew from 46 to 51, so supply is expanding while the rate softens. The 32% spread running $65,000 to $90,000 is typical for transactional finance. At 41% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

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 Payable Officer in Melbourne?

Entry is $65,000, typically high-volume invoice processing with limited reconciliation responsibility. Three-way matching, supplier query ownership and named ERP experience are what move an officer toward $90,000. SAP, Oracle and Coupa recur most often in Melbourne listings above the median.

Is $77,500 a good salary in Melbourne?

No. At $77,000 an accounts payable officer earns 13.9% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,160 a week against high living costs. It is also the weakest market for this role in the country. Accounts officer work at $80,000 and bookkeeping at $85,000 both pay more for comparable seniority in the same city.

How much does a Senior Accounts Payable Officer make in Melbourne?

The ceiling is $90,000, reached through accounts payable team leadership or shared services supervision. There is little room to grow inside this title, since the mid band already reaches the same ceiling. Moving across to assistant accountant or payroll is the practical route, since both open the qualified finance track.

Other roles in Melbourne

Accounts Payable Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$77,500	0%
Perth	$83,980	+8%
Brisbane	$80,000	+3%
Sydney	$80,000	+3%

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