Administration Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Administration Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $57,890 and $90,158. That sits 22% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 64 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 15% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -9 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$57,890 – $90,158
Median: $70,000
Jun $65k
Jul $70k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $58,648 – $90,113
Overall $57k–$90k Mid $58k–$90k $56k $63k $70k $78k $85k $92k
Moderate confidence 64 listings (-9 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 64 job listings for this role and city, 92.3% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 38.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 61.5% 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%  $57,890 Median  $70,000 $90,158  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median rose $5,000 to $70,000 while listings fell from 73 to 64, the pattern that appears when the junior end of a market thins rather than pay genuinely improving. Melbourne now matches Adelaide and Sydney at $70,000, though Brisbane leads the country by a wide margin at $80,000. Against a Melbourne median of $90,000 this role sits 22.2% short. Only 39% of listings stated a salary.

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 Melbourne?
Entry is $57,000 and the mid band starts at $58,000, so the two overlap almost entirely. Sector matters more than experience, with health, education and government listings paying above general commercial administration. Records management and finance system exposure are what appear in listings at the top of the band.
Is $70,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $70,000 an administration officer earns 22.2% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,065 a week against high living costs. Brisbane pays $10,000 more for the same title at a considerably lower cost base, making it the strongest market in the country for this role. Within Melbourne, executive assistant work at $107,000 is the clearest progression.
How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $90,000, which matches the Melbourne city median and usually means office management or contract administration rather than general admin. There is no separate senior band in the data this month. Executive assistant roles at $107,000 are where the administration track actually leads.

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Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $70,000 0%
Brisbane $80,000 +14%
Adelaide $70,000 ~same
Sydney $70,000 ~same
Perth $67,092 -4%

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