Administration Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Administration Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $85,000. That sits 31% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 69 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 14% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +14 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $85,000
Median: $65,000
Aug $70k
Sep $65k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $55,000 – $82,907
Overall $55k–$85k Mid $55k–$82k $53k $60k $67k $73k $80k $87k
Moderate confidence 69 listings (+14 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 69 job listings for this role and city, 90.3% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 41.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 58.3% 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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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $65,000 $85,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median fell $5,000 to $65,000 while listings rose from 55 to 69, so supply grew as the rate softened. Melbourne is now the weakest administration officer market in the country by a wide margin: Brisbane pays $80,000, Sydney $72,000, and both Perth and Adelaide $70,000. That $15,000 gap to Brisbane is the largest city difference for any support role in this data. At 42% salary disclosure the decline is reasonably well evidenced.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 $55,000 and the mid band starts at the same point, so there is no measurable gap between entry and typical pay. Sector matters more than experience, with health, education and government listings paying above general commercial administration. Records management and finance system exposure appear in listings at the top of the band.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $65,000 an administration officer earns 30.7% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Brisbane pays $15,000 more at a much lower cost base, which is one of the strongest relocation cases for a support role in this data. Executive assistant work at $107,000 is the local progression.
How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $85,000, and the mid band stops at $82,000, so headroom is limited. Office management and contract administration are what reach it. Executive assistant roles at $107,000 are where the Melbourne administration track actually leads, worth $42,000 over this median.

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Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $65,000 0%
Brisbane $80,000 +23%
Sydney $72,500 +12%
Perth $70,516 +8%
Adelaide $70,000 +8%

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