Administration Officer Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Administration Officers in Adelaide earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $80,601. That sits 13% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,749. Figures are based on 38 jobs advertised in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 23% of roles by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +5 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$60,000 – $80,601

Median: $70,000

Aug $65k

Sep $70k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$60,000 – $81,403

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 38 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 30.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 69.2% 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% $60,000 Median $70,000 $80,601 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

The median rose $5,000 to $70,000 with listings up from 33 to 38. Brisbane remains the outlier nationally at $80,000, a $10,000 premium over Adelaide, Perth and Sydney for the same title. The 29% spread running $60,000 to $80,000 is narrow, so there is little room to negotiate on title alone. Only 31% of listings stated a salary, so read the rise as a direction rather than a precise figure.

Take Home Pay (based on median $70,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,065

Monthly (net)

~$4,615

Annual (net)

~$55,383

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $78,050

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 Officer in Adelaide?

Entry is $60,000, and the mid band starts at the same point, so there is no measurable gap between entry and typical pay. Sector matters more than experience here, with defence, health and state government listings paying above general commercial administration. Records management and finance system exposure appear in the listings at the top of the band.

Is $70,000 a good salary in Adelaide?

Not quite. At $70,000 an administration officer earns 13.3% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000, with take-home near $1,065 a week and low living costs. Brisbane pays $10,000 more for the same title, which is the largest city gap for this role in the country. Adelaide's cost base closes some of that, but not all of it.

How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Adelaide?

The ceiling is $80,000, which matches the Adelaide city median and usually means office management or contract administration rather than general admin. There is no separate senior band in this month's data. Customer service officer work at $71,000 sits alongside rather than above, so progression here means changing function.

Other roles in Adelaide

Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page)	$70,000	0%
Brisbane	$80,000	+14%
Sydney	$72,500	+4%
Perth	$70,516	~same
Melbourne	$65,000	-7%

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