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 $80,000. That sits 32% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 73 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 11% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +14 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
May $65k
Jun $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $80,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$80k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
Moderate confidence 73 listings (+14 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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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne admin officers earn $65k, a full 32% below the city's $95k all-roles median and among the widest gaps to city median in this batch. The pay has not moved in a month despite 73 listings (demand up from 59), so volume is not translating into leverage. Brisbane, Perth and Sydney all pay slightly more for the same title ($70k to $71.5k), making Melbourne the cheapest capital for the role. The catch is structural, not local: administration is a high-supply role everywhere, and employers price it accordingly.

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?
The band opens at $55k (p10), so a first admin role in Melbourne starts there. What separates a $55k hire from one nearer the $80k top is specialised software (a practice management or ERP system) or sitting inside a well-paid sector such as financial services rather than general office support.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $65k the median is 32% under Melbourne's all-roles median and nets roughly $52k, which is tight in a high-cost city. This is normal for administration, a role priced by abundant supply, but it is a real ceiling. The upward move is into executive assistant work, where the median jumps to $110k.
How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Melbourne?
The data caps this role at $80k with no senior tier, so admin officer does not lead to six figures by itself. The reliable step up is an executive assistant seat ($110k median), which trades general admin for diary and stakeholder ownership at director level, or an office manager role with budget responsibility.

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Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $65,000 —
Sydney $71,531 +10%
Brisbane $70,000 +8%
Perth $70,000 +8%
Adelaide $65,000 ~same

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