Accounts Receivable Officer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Accounts Receivable Officers in Sydney earn a median salary of $82,252 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $71,250 and $100,000. That sits 13% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 46 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 69th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +20 listings vs last month
💰 Accounts Receivable Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$71,250 – $100,000
Median: $82,252
Aug $80k
Sep $82k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $70,250 – $100,000
Overall $71k–$100k Mid $70k–$100k $68k $75k $82k $89k $96k $103k
Moderate confidence 46 listings (+20 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 46 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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Bottom 10%  $71,250 Median  $82,252 $100,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median rose $2,252 to $82,000 with listings up 77% from 26 to 46, making Sydney the best-paying accounts receivable market in this data ahead of Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth, which all sit at $80,000. At 50% salary disclosure the figure is well evidenced. The 35% spread running $71,000 to $100,000 is wider than the tightly banded receivable markets in other cities.

Take Home Pay (based on median $82,252)

Weekly (net)
~$1,219
Monthly (net)
~$5,284
Annual (net)
~$63,408
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $91,710

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 Sydney?
Entry is $71,000, the highest receivable floor in this data. 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 $82,252 a good salary in Sydney?
No, though it leads the country. At $82,000 an accounts receivable officer earns 13.4% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,219 a week against the highest living costs in this report. It does pay $2,000 more than accounts payable in the same city. Payroll at $100,000 is the clearest step up within transactional finance.
How much does a Senior Accounts Receivable Officer make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $100,000, which is exactly what payroll officers earn as a median, so the top of this band meets the middle of the next. Credit management and collections supervision are what reach it. Accountant roles at $97,000 are the adjacent qualified track.

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Accounts Receivable Officer salaries in other cities

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

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