Administration Assistant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Administration Assistants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $80,000. That sits 32% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 42 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 62th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -12 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Assistant · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
May $65k
Jun $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $60,000 – $80,000
Overall $60k–$80k Mid $60k–$80k $58k $63k $67k $72k $77k $82k
Moderate confidence 42 listings (-12 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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Understanding the Melbourne Market

An administration assistant in Melbourne earns $65k, the same flat figure paid in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney, so relocating for this role changes nothing. That median sits 32% below Melbourne's $95k all-roles median, one of the widest gaps of any role tracked in the city. Listings fell from 54 to 42 and pay held flat, a market that is cooling rather than tightening.

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 Melbourne?
An admin assistant starting in Melbourne earns near the $60k floor. What moves you up the narrow band ($60k to $80k) is industry rather than tenure: a legal, financial services or executive-support desk pays more than reception-style admin, and an Executive Assistant title lifts the median to $110k.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $65k the median trails Melbourne's $95k all-roles median by 32%, and in a high cost of living city $65k nets only about $52k, which is tight against Melbourne rents. This is genuinely below-market for the city, so the realistic play is to specialise into EA, finance or legal admin where pay steps up.
How much does a Senior Administration Assistant make in Melbourne?
There is no senior band for this role, and the $80k top decile is close to the practical ceiling. Progression means retitling into Executive Assistant or office management, where scope (diary control, board support, budget handling) rather than years is what pays.

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Administration Assistant salaries in other cities

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

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