Administration Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Administration Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $84,264. That sits 9% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 136 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 3% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +20 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$60,000 – $84,264

Median: $80,000

Jun $70k

Jul $80k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level	$59,712 – $83,715
Senior level	$81,819 – $98,988

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 136 job listings for this role and city, 87.0% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 47.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 52.9% 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 $80,000 $84,264 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane pays administration officers $80,000 against $70,000 in Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide, a $10,000 premium that is the largest city gap for any support role in this data. The median rose $10,000 this month across 136 listings, the second highest volume in the city, so this is a broad move rather than a few outliers. Queensland government and construction hiring are the visible drivers, both advertising administration at classified pay points. At 47% salary disclosure the figure carries reasonable weight.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,191

Monthly (net)

~$5,161

Annual (net)

~$61,933

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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?

The floor is $60,000 and the mid band starts at $59,000, so there is no meaningful gap between entry and mid here. Government listings are the exception worth targeting, since AO3 and AO4 classifications start above the private sector equivalent. TechnologyOne, SAP and records management experience recur in the higher listings.

Is $80,000 a good salary in Brisbane?

Yes, relative to the role. At $80,000 it sits 8.6% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, which reads as a shortfall until you compare cities: administration officers in Sydney and Melbourne earn $70,000 at much higher living costs. Take-home is around $1,191 a week. For this title, Brisbane is the best-paying market in the country right now.

How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Brisbane?

Senior listings run $81,000 to $98,000 with a median of $83,000, from 17 listings. The step up is usually team coordination, contract administration or a government classification move to AO5. The senior median sits only $3,000 above the mid band, so the real gain is at the $98,000 ceiling rather than in the middle.

Other roles in Brisbane

Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$80,000	0%
Adelaide	$70,000	-12%
Melbourne	$70,000	-12%
Sydney	$70,000	-12%
Perth	$67,092	-16%

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