Administration Assistant Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 01/06/2026

Administration Assistants in Adelaide earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $51,263 and $70,118. That sits 17% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $78,000. Figures are based on 23 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 44th percentile by listing volume in Adelaide

ADVERTISED RANGE

$51,263 – $70,118

Median: $65,000

Mid level

$60,000 – $70,148

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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10% $51,263 Median $65,000 $70,118 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Administration Assistant salaries in Adelaide sit at $65,000, which is 17% below the city's all-roles median. This is a small sample of 23 listings (treat as directional) with no prior month comparison available. Adelaide pays the same as Melbourne and Perth for this role but $2,500 less than Sydney and Brisbane. The tight 29% spread from $51k to $70k confirms narrow banding across most employers in this market.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,003

Monthly (net)

~$4,344

Annual (net)

~$52,133

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Administration Assistant in Adelaide?

Entry-level Administration Assistants in Adelaide typically earn $60,000 to $65,000 based on mid-level data. The Adelaide market is concentrated in defence, healthcare, and education, where administrative pay structures tend to be award-aligned rather than market-tested. Moving to Brisbane or Sydney adds $2,000 to $2,500 to the median for the same role.

Is $65,000 a good salary in Adelaide?

At $65,000 and 17% below Adelaide's all-roles median, this is below market. Adelaide has low living costs, which improves the purchasing power, but the gap to the city median is still notable. Administration Officer roles in Adelaide pay $65,337 for similar duties, and Reception roles are at $61,878, so this is genuinely the administrative support bracket.

How much does a Senior Administration Assistant make in Adelaide?

The Adelaide Administration Assistant market is predominantly mid-level, with a ceiling around $70,000. Moving into Administration Officer or Executive Assistant functions is the most direct path to a material salary increase, with Executive Assistant roles in Sydney paying $110,000 for comparable organisational skills at a higher level.

Other roles in Adelaide

Administration Assistant salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page)	$65,000	—
Sydney	$67,500	+4%
Brisbane	$67,184	+3%
Melbourne	$65,000	~same
Perth	$65,000	~same

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