Accounts Payable Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Accounts Payable Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $68,250 and $87,500. That sits 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 46 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 68th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +2 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$68,250 – $87,500

Median: $80,000

May $80k

Jun $80k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$67,900 – $85,000

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.

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Bottom 10% $68,250 Median $80,000 $87,500 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

This is one of the tightest salary bands PayLens tracks: $68k to $88k, a spread of just 24%, because accounts payable is a defined process role with little room for a star performer to earn a premium. The $80k median is identical across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth, so there is no city you can move to for better AP pay. Demand is steady at 46 listings, up slightly from 44. The ceiling here is real, and the way past it is a different job title.

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 Melbourne?

A junior AP officer starts near the $68k floor, processing invoices and reconciliations under supervision. What lifts someone toward the $88k top is volume and systems: handling high transaction counts, running end-to-end month-close, and knowing a major ERP such as SAP or Oracle rather than just Xero. The band is narrow, so those levers move you $10k, not $40k.

Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

Depends. At $80k the median sits 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95k, but that is normal for a process finance role and not a red flag. It nets around $62k after tax, workable in Melbourne but tight if you are carrying rent solo. The honest read: this is a stable, capped role, and the money is fair for what it is.

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

There is no senior AP band in this data, which tells the real story: the role tops out around $88k. The way up is sideways, into an Accounts Payable Team Lead position or across to a broader Assistant Accountant or Payroll Officer role (payroll medians $100k in this market). Learning a full ERP and taking on month-end ownership is the bridge to that move.

Other roles in Melbourne

Accounts Payable Officer salaries in other cities

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

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