Administration Assistant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Administration Assistants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $67,184 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $57,066 and $80,000. That sits 23% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 49 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 72th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -17 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$57,066 – $80,000

Median: $67,184

Jun $65k

Jul $67k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$56,848 – $80,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 49 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 51.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 49.0% 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% $57,066 Median $67,184 $80,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Listings fell 26% in a month, from 66 to 49, the sharpest contraction of any Brisbane role in this report. The median rose $2,200 to $67,000 at the same time, which typically means the junior end thinned rather than pay improving. Administration officer roles in the same city pay $80,000, a $13,000 gap for what is often similar work under a different title. At 51% salary disclosure this is one of the better-evidenced Brisbane figures.

Take Home Pay (based on median $67,184)

Weekly (net)

~$1,030

Monthly (net)

~$4,462

Annual (net)

~$53,539

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $74,910

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?

The floor is $57,000 and the mid band starts at $56,000, so entry and mid overlap almost entirely in this role. What lifts pay is system exposure rather than years, particularly SAP, TechnologyOne or a sector-specific booking platform. Reception at $65,000 and customer service at $65,000 are the adjacent entry points.

Is $67,184 a good salary in Brisbane?

No. At $67,000 the role sits 23.2% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,030 a week against moderate living costs. Every capital pays within $5,000 of this, so it is a role rate rather than a city one. The important detail is the title, since administration officer in Brisbane pays $80,000, the single most valuable move available here.

How much does a Senior Administration Assistant make in Brisbane?

There is no senior band and the ceiling is $80,000, which is exactly what administration officer roles pay as a median. That overlap is the progression: the same work retitled sits a full band higher. Beyond that, executive assistant and office management roles are where administration careers continue.

Other roles in Brisbane

Administration Assistant salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$67,184	0%
Sydney	$70,000	+4%
Adelaide	$67,500	~same
Perth	$66,250	~same
Melbourne	$65,000	-3%

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