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 $70,250 and $85,000. That sits 11% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 32 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 48th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -14 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Receivable Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,250 – $85,000
Median: $80,000
Jun $80k
Jul $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $69,000 – $85,000
Overall $70k–$85k Mid $69k–$85k $66k $71k $75k $79k $83k $87k
Moderate confidence 32 listings (-14 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 32 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 30.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 69.7% 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 Melbourne Market

At 18% the spread here is among the tightest in this report, running $70,000 to $85,000 with the median fixed at $80,000. Listings fell 30% from 46 to 32, the sharpest contraction of any Melbourne finance role this month, with no movement in pay. Sydney matches at $80,000 while Brisbane sits at $75,000. Only 30% of listings stated a salary, 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 $70,000, only $10,000 below the ceiling, which is what an 18% spread means in practice. 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?
It is below average and structurally so. At $80,000 an accounts receivable officer earns 11.1% under Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,191 a week against high living costs. The tight band means negotiation achieves little here. Bookkeeping at $85,000 and assistant accounting at $80,000 are the adjacent moves worth considering.
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. Given the 30% drop in listings this month, moving into a broader accounts officer or bookkeeping role is the more secure path.

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Accounts Receivable Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $80,000 0%
Sydney $80,000 ~same
Brisbane $75,000 -6%

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