Accounts Payable Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Accounts Payable Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $67,750 and $94,500. That sits 15% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 42 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 63th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +7 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Payable Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$67,750 – $94,500
Median: $80,000
Aug $80k
Sep $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $66,750 – $91,500
Overall $67k–$94k Mid $66k–$91k $64k $71k $77k $84k $90k $97k
Moderate confidence 42 listings (+7 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 42 job listings for this role and city, 97.8% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 40.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 60.0% 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%  $67,750 Median  $80,000 $94,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Accounts payable pay is fixed at $80,000 across Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Sydney, with no city variation and no movement in the Melbourne median. Listings rose from 35 to 42. Melbourne was the weakest of the four markets two months ago at $77,000 and has now converged with the rest. The 33% spread running $67,000 to $94,000 is typical for transactional finance. At 40% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

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?
Entry is $67,000, 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 $94,000. SAP, Oracle and Coupa recur most often in Melbourne listings above the median.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $80,000 an accounts payable officer earns 14.7% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,191 a week against high living costs. Four cities pay the same, so Melbourne is the weakest on take-home. Bookkeeping at $83,000 and accountant roles at $100,000 both pay more for comparable or slightly greater responsibility.
How much does a Senior Accounts Payable Officer make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $94,000, reached through accounts payable team leadership or shared services supervision. There is little room to grow inside this title. Moving across to assistant accountant or payroll at $98,000 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 Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $80,000 0%
Brisbane $80,000 ~same
Perth $80,000 ~same
Sydney $80,000 ~same

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