Assistant Accountant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Assistant Accountants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $75,000 and $100,000. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 31 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 46th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Accountant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$75,000 – $100,000
Median: $85,000
Jun $80k
Jul $85k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $75,000 – $100,000
Overall $75k–$100k Mid $75k–$100k $72k $78k $84k $90k $96k $103k
Moderate confidence 31 listings (+8 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 31 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 25.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 74.2% 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

Brisbane pays assistant accountants more than Sydney or Melbourne, $85,000 against $82,000 and $80,000, continuing the pattern that makes this the strongest accounting market in the country this month. The median rose $5,000 as listings grew from 23 to 31, so pay and volume are moving together. Demand sits at only the 46th percentile within Brisbane, which reflects how few of these roles exist rather than weak interest in them. The $22,000 gap to a full accountant role at $107,000 is what CA or CPA completion is worth here.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,254
Monthly (net)
~$5,434
Annual (net)
~$65,208
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

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 Assistant Accountant in Brisbane?
Entry is $75,000, already high for an assistant role because most listings expect a completed degree and some practical exposure. The move toward $100,000 comes with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end ownership rather than data entry. Employers in construction and resources pay at the upper end because job costing adds complexity.
Is $85,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
It is close to average, sitting 2.9% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,254 a week against moderate living costs. For a stepping-stone role that is a strong result, and it beats the same title in Sydney and Melbourne outright. The real question is duration: this is a two to three year position, and staying longer costs you the $22,000 gap to accountant.
How much does a Senior Assistant Accountant make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $100,000, which is where assistant accountant and accountant roles start to overlap. Reaching it usually means the title has stopped matching the work, with statutory reporting and analysis replacing transactional tasks. The clean move is completing CA or CPA and retitling, since Brisbane accountants earn $107,000 and financial accountants $125,000.

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Assistant Accountant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $85,000 0%
Sydney $82,500 -3%
Melbourne $80,000 -6%

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