Assistant Accountant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Assistant Accountants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $66,000 and $99,000. That sits 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 23 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 20th percentile in Melbourne ↓ -6 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Accountant · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$66,000 – $99,000
Median: $80,000
May $80k
Jun $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $66,000 – $99,000
Overall $66k–$99k Mid $66k–$99k $64k $71k $79k $86k $94k $101k
⚠ Low confidence 23 listings (-6 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $66,000 Median  $80,000 $99,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Based on 23 listings, read this as directional. Assistant accountants in Melbourne hold at $80k, unchanged on the month, while listings actually fell (29 to 23). The role sits $15k below the city median, with a wide band ($66k to $99k) that reflects how much a qualification and progress toward CPA move the number.

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 Melbourne?
The floor is $66k (p10). An unqualified assistant accountant starts near there; active study toward CPA or CA, plus hands-on month-end experience, is what carries someone to the upper $90k end of the band.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends on where you are heading. At $80k the median is 16% under Melbourne's all-roles median and nets about $62k, which is modest for a high-cost city but standard for a pre-qualified finance role. Assistant accountant is explicitly a training grade, so the pay reflects the runway to a full accountant seat at $100k.
How much does a Senior Assistant Accountant make in Melbourne?
There is no senior tier here, and the band tops at $99k. The move up is completing a CPA or CA and stepping into an accountant ($100k) or financial accountant ($120k) role, which shifts you from supporting the close to owning it.

Other roles in Melbourne

Assistant Accountant salaries in other cities

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

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