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 $65,000 and $85,000. That sits 15% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 39 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 58th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +3 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Receivable Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $85,000
Median: $80,000
Aug $80k
Sep $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,000 – $85,000
Overall $65k–$85k Mid $65k–$85k $63k $67k $72k $77k $82k $87k
Moderate confidence 39 listings (+3 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 39 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 12.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 87.5% 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. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10%  $65,000 Median  $80,000 $85,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

At 25% the spread here is among the tightest in this report, running $65,000 to $85,000 with the median fixed at $80,000 for a third month. Sydney pays $82,000, with Brisbane and Perth level with Melbourne. Listings rose slightly from 36 to 39. Only 12.5% of these listings stated a salary, one of the lowest disclosure rates in the Melbourne data, so read the narrow band as a pattern rather than a precise measurement.

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?
Entry is $65,000, and the mid band starts at the same point, so entry and typical pay overlap almost entirely. Collections experience, dispute resolution and credit control are what separate the ends of the band. Larger organisations with formal credit functions pay above small finance teams at the same experience level.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $80,000 an accounts receivable 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. The tight band means negotiation achieves very little here. Bookkeeping at $83,000 and accounts payable at $80,000 sit alongside rather than above, so lateral moves within transactional finance add nothing.
How much does a Senior Accounts Receivable Officer make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $85,000, the lowest of any finance title in the Melbourne data, so there is effectively no senior tier. Credit management and collections supervision are what reach it. Accountant roles at $100,000 are the next real band, though they generally require formal qualification.

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Accounts Receivable Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $80,000 0%
Sydney $82,252 +3%
Brisbane $80,000 ~same
Perth $80,000 ~same

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