Administration Officer Salary in Adelaide (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Administration Officers in Adelaide earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $85,000. That sits 12% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,028. Figures are based on 37 jobs advertised in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 71th percentile by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +9 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$60,000 – $85,000

Median: $70,000

Jun $65k

Jul $70k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$60,000 – $85,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 37 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 35.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 64.9% 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 $85,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Listings jumped from 28 to 37 in a month and the median rose $5,000 to $70,000, a sharp move for a role this standardised. Adelaide still trails Brisbane by $10,000 for the same job, a gap driven by Queensland government and construction admin hiring. The $60,000 to $85,000 range is narrow at 36%, so there is limited room to negotiate on title alone. Executive assistant work in the same city pays $98,000, making it the clearest step up.

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 sits at $60,000, and that floor is firm because most Adelaide admin roles are award-linked or close to it. Moving past it usually needs specific system exposure, SAP, TechnologyOne or a clinical booking platform, rather than general office experience. Reception roles at $62,000 are the common way into this track.

Is $70,000 a good salary in Adelaide?

Not especially, but it is liveable. At $70,000 the role sits 12.5% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000, which is normal since administration anchors the lower half of every city market. Adelaide's low living costs do more work here than the salary does, with take-home around $1,065 a week. The honest comparison is Brisbane at $80,000, where the extra pay largely disappears into rent.

How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Adelaide?

There is no separate senior band in this month's Adelaide data, so the top of the range is the guide at $85,000. Reaching it generally means office management, contract administration or supervising a small admin team. The larger jump is sideways into executive assistant work at $98,000, which rewards the same organisational skill a full band higher.

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%
Melbourne	$70,000	~same
Sydney	$70,000	~same
Perth	$67,092	-4%

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