Accounts Receivable Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Accounts Receivable Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $72,050 and $85,000. 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 ↑ +20 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Receivable Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$72,050 – $85,000
Median: $80,000
May $79k
Jun $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $71,640 – $85,000
Overall $72k–$85k Mid $71k–$85k $69k $73k $76k $80k $83k $87k
Moderate confidence 46 listings (+20 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

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%  $72,050 Median  $80,000 $85,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Listings for accounts receivable officers in Melbourne nearly doubled month on month, from 26 to 46, one of the sharper demand jumps in the batch. Pay barely moved with it: the median crept from $79k to $80k. The role sits $15k under Melbourne's $95k all-roles median, and the band is tight ($72k to $85k), so there is little room to negotiate above it. Sydney and Brisbane pay the same $80k, so relocating within the eastern capitals will not help.

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 Receivable Officer in Melbourne?
The floor sits around $72k (p10), and nearly every listing falls in the mid tier, so a junior AR officer in Melbourne starts close to that. Systems fluency (a large ERP such as SAP or Oracle) and a track record chasing high-volume ledgers are what nudge an early hire toward the $85k top of the band.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No, not for an expensive city. At $80k the median runs 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median and nets about $62k, and Melbourne carries a high cost of living. That gap is normal for a transactional finance role, but it does mean AR is a floor, not a destination. Payroll and accountant roles nearby both sit at $100k.
How much does a Senior Accounts Receivable Officer make in Melbourne?
The band caps at $85k, so there is no separate senior AR tier in the data. Earning more means broadening scope into full accounts (payable and receivable) team leadership, or crossing into an accountant seat at $100k, which needs a qualification rather than more years in collections.

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Accounts Receivable Officer salaries in other cities

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

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