Administration Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Administration Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $90,000. That sits 11% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 147 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 3% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +44 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Officer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $90,000
Median: $80,000
Aug $80k
Sep $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $60,000 – $86,224
Senior level $82,425 – $105,340
Overall $60k–$90k Mid $60k–$86k Senior $82k–$105k $58k $68k $78k $88k $98k $108k
High confidence 147 listings (+44 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 147 job listings for this role and city, 83.9% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 49.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 50.3% 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 Brisbane Market

Listings jumped 43% from 103 to 147, the largest absolute increase of any Brisbane role this month, with the median steady at $80,000. Brisbane continues to lead the country by a wide margin, paying $8,000 more than Sydney at $72,000 and $15,000 more than Melbourne at $65,000. Queensland government and construction hiring are the visible drivers, and at 84% Seek share this is one of the few Brisbane pages where government job boards contribute meaningfully. At 50% salary disclosure the figure carries real 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?
Entry is $60,000 and the mid band starts at the same point, so there is no meaningful gap between entry and typical pay. 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 11.1% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, which reads as a shortfall until you compare cities: administration officers in Melbourne earn $65,000 at much higher living costs. Take-home is around $1,191 a week. For this title, Brisbane is comfortably the best market in the country.
How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Brisbane?
Senior listings run $82,000 to $105,000 with a median of $99,000, from 19 listings. The step up is usually team coordination, contract administration or a government classification move to AO5. That $20,000 gap between mid and senior medians is one of the clearer administrative progressions in this report.

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Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $80,000 0%
Sydney $72,500 -9%
Perth $70,516 -12%
Adelaide $70,000 -12%
Melbourne $65,000 -19%

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