Accounts Payable Officer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Accounts Payable Officers in Sydney earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $90,000. That sits 16% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 51 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 71th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -33 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Payable Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $90,000
Median: $80,000
Jun $80k
Jul $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $70,000 – $90,000
Overall $70k–$90k Mid $70k–$90k $67k $72k $77k $82k $87k $92k
Moderate confidence 51 listings (-33 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 51 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 50.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 50.0% 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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Understanding the Sydney Market

Listings collapsed 39% from 84 to 51, the sharpest contraction of any role in this report, while the median held exactly at $80,000. Sydney now matches Brisbane at $80,000, behind Perth at $83,000 and ahead of Melbourne at $77,000. The 25% spread running $70,000 to $90,000 is tight, which is standard for transactional finance. At 50% salary disclosure this is a well-evidenced figure, so the volume drop is the real story here.

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 Sydney?
Entry is $70,000, typically high-volume invoice processing with limited reconciliation work. 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 Sydney listings above the median.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $80,000 an accounts payable officer earns 15.8% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,191 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Transactional finance anchors the lower half of every finance team. With listings down 39%, availability is the more pressing concern than rate.
How much does a Senior Accounts Payable Officer make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $90,000, and the mid band reaches it too, so there is no separate senior tier. Team leadership and shared services supervision are what reach it. Moving across to assistant accountant or payroll at $94,000 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 Sydney
Sydney (this page) $80,000 0%
Perth $83,980 +5%
Brisbane $80,000 ~same
Melbourne $77,500 -3%

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