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 $65,000 and $96,459. That sits 16% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 63 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 21% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +15 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Payable Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $96,459
Median: $80,000
Aug $80k
Sep $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,000 – $94,430
Overall $65k–$96k Mid $65k–$94k $63k $70k $77k $84k $92k $99k
Moderate confidence 63 listings (+15 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 63 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. 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%  $65,000 Median  $80,000 $96,459  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Accounts payable pay is fixed at $80,000 in Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth, with no city variation and no movement in the Sydney median. Listings rose 31% from 48 to 63. The 39% spread running $65,000 to $96,000 is typical for transactional finance. At 40% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported, though the national uniformity reinforces it.

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 $65,000, typically high-volume invoice processing with limited reconciliation work. Three-way matching, supplier query ownership and exposure to a named ERP are what move an officer toward $96,000. 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. Four cities pay the same, so Sydney is the weakest on take-home. Accounts receivable at $82,000 and payroll at $100,000 both pay more for comparable seniority.
How much does a Senior Accounts Payable Officer make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $96,000, reached through accounts payable team leadership or shared services supervision. Payroll at $100,000 is the adjacent specialisation worth targeting, worth $20,000 over this median. Moving across to assistant accountant at $85,000 opens 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%
Brisbane $80,000 ~same
Melbourne $80,000 ~same
Perth $80,000 ~same

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