Assistant Accountant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Assistant Accountants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $78,000 and $100,000. That sits 6% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 23 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 22th percentile in Brisbane
💰 Assistant Accountant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$78,000 – $100,000
Median: $80,000
Mid level $78,000 – $100,000
Overall $78k–$100k Mid $78k–$100k $75k $81k $86k $92k $97k $103k
⚠ Low confidence 23 listings · 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Brisbane Market

The unusual thing about this role in Brisbane is how compressed entry pay is: the p10 sits at $78k, barely below the $80k median, so almost everyone lands in a narrow $78k to $100k band. That $80k median matches Sydney and Melbourne exactly. Based on a small sample of 23 listings, read these figures as directional.

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 Assistant Accountant in Brisbane?
Assistant accountants in Brisbane rarely start below $78k, an unusually high floor for a junior finance role. Progress toward the $100k ceiling comes from a CA or CPA in progress and moving into full accountant duties, since the assistant title itself caps out fast.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. The $80k median is about 6% under Brisbane's all-roles median of $85k, which is normal for a stepping-stone finance role and not a concern. It nets roughly $62k after tax, and the point of the job is the next move: a full Accountant seat pays $109k here.
How much does a Senior Assistant Accountant make in Brisbane?
There is little senior tier to speak of, the band tops at $100k, because this is a springboard role. Experienced staff convert into Accountant ($109k) or Financial Accountant ($125k) positions, so the raise comes from finishing a CA or CPA and changing title, not from staying put.

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Assistant Accountant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $80,000 —
Sydney $81,856 ~same
Melbourne $80,000 ~same

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