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 $59,784 and $80,000. That sits 31% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 48 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 70th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -1 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Assistant · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$59,784 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
Aug $65k
Sep $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $59,640 – $80,000
Overall $59k–$80k Mid $59k–$80k $57k $62k $67k $72k $77k $82k
Moderate confidence 48 listings (-1 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 48 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 33.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 66.7% 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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Understanding the Melbourne Market

At 30.7% below the city median this is one of the widest role-to-city gaps in the Melbourne data, though that reflects Melbourne's high $93,000 benchmark as much as the role. The median held at $65,000 with listings flat at 48. Sydney pays $70,000 and both Adelaide and Perth $67,000, leaving Melbourne level with Brisbane at the bottom of the national band. At 33% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

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?
Entry is $59,000 and most assistant roles start close to it. System exposure lifts pay more than tenure, with SAP, TechnologyOne and sector-specific booking platforms recurring in higher listings. Reception at $65,000 and customer service officer work at $65,000 sit alongside rather than below this title.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $65,000 an administration assistant earns 30.7% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Melbourne is the weakest market in the country for this title and has the highest cost base. Executive assistant work at $107,000 is the destination worth targeting, worth $42,000 more.
How much does a Senior Administration Assistant make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $80,000, which usually means the role has expanded into coordination rather than assistance. Office management and team coordination are what reach it. Administration officer in Melbourne pays $65,000, exactly the same as this role, so that retitle achieves nothing here.

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Administration Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $65,000 0%
Sydney $70,000 +8%
Adelaide $67,184 +3%
Perth $67,184 +3%
Brisbane $65,000 ~same

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