Administration Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Administration Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $94,416. That sits 18% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 116 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 3% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +6 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Officer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $94,416
Median: $70,000
May $70k
Jun $70k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $89,460
Overall $55k–$94k Mid $55k–$89k $53k $62k $70k $79k $88k $97k
High confidence 116 listings (+6 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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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $70,000 $94,416  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

At $70k the Brisbane admin officer median runs $15k below the city's all-roles figure of $85k, an 18% discount that reflects the role's support nature rather than any local weakness. This is the busiest admin market in the country by volume, 116 listings, ahead of Sydney and Melbourne. Pay is flat month on month and Brisbane actually sits mid-pack nationally, behind Sydney ($71,531) but ahead of Melbourne ($65k). The wide band ($55k to $94,416) is driven by sector, with government and resources admin roles at the top.

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 Brisbane?
Entry admin officers in Brisbane start around the $55k floor. What lifts a junior toward the top of the band is a specialism: government or resources-sector experience, strong systems skills (SAP, advanced Excel), or moving into an executive-support line, where Executive Assistant roles jump to a $100k median.
Is $70,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
No, not by the city benchmark, but that is expected. The $70k median is 18% under Brisbane's all-roles median, which is normal for administrative support and not a sign of underpayment. It nets roughly $55k after tax, liveable in Brisbane, but the ceiling is real, so treat admin as a base to specialise from.
How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Brisbane?
Experienced admin officers reach the $94,416 top decile, and the clearest way up is into Executive Assistant work ($100k median) or a coordinator role. That move is about scope, supporting senior leaders, owning budgets or projects, rather than simply logging more years at the front desk.

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Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $70,000 —
Sydney $71,531 ~same
Perth $70,000 ~same
Adelaide $65,000 -7%
Melbourne $65,000 -7%

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