Administration Assistant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Administration Assistants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,431 and $77,250. That sits 24% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 66 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 16% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +5 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Assistant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,431 – $77,250
Median: $65,000
May $67k
Jun $65k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $53,000 – $78,600
Overall $50k–$77k Mid $53k–$78k $48k $55k $61k $68k $74k $80k
Moderate confidence 66 listings (+5 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%  $50,431 Median  $65,000 $77,250  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

At $65k the Brisbane admin assistant median sits $20k below the city's $85k all-roles figure, one of the wider gaps in the batch, and the same $65k median holds across Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. That flatness tells you the role is priced nationally, not locally: geography barely moves it. Demand is healthy with 66 listings, up slightly month on month, but the median actually eased from $67k. Brisbane's construction and government hiring supports volume without lifting pay.

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 Brisbane?
Admin assistants in Brisbane start near the $50k p10 and cluster at the $65k mid-level median. Reception or scheduling software fluency and exposure to a busy construction or government office are what push someone toward the $77k top of the band.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
No, and that gap is structural. At $65k the median runs 23.5% under Brisbane's $85k baseline, which reflects the many trade and management roles pulling the city figure up rather than any weakness in demand. The roughly $52k take-home is modest, so the realistic move up is into Administration Officer or Executive Assistant work, where medians reach $70k to $100k.
How much does a Senior Administration Assistant make in Brisbane?
There is no separate senior band in the sample, with the top of the range near $78k. The step up is a title change: Administration Officer, then Executive Assistant, where Brisbane-area listings run $70k and beyond for those who take on diary and stakeholder management.

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Administration Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $65,000 —
Melbourne $65,000 ~same
Perth $65,000 ~same
Sydney $65,000 ~same

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