Baker Salary in Melbourne (2026)
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Bakers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $76,250 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $80,000. That sits 13% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 34 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.
| Mid level | $60,000 – $80,000 |
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 34 job listings for this role in Melbourne, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 20.6% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 79.4% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.
Understanding the Melbourne Market
Baker is new to the Melbourne report with 34 listings at a $76,250 median, about $3,750 behind Brisbane and Sydney at $80,000. The band is tight at $60,000 to $80,000, so Melbourne bakeries pay close to a set rate with little reward at the top. The role sits in the middle of the city's demand table.
Take Home Pay (based on median $76,250)
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 →
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Baker salaries in other cities
| City | Median salary | vs Melbourne |
|---|---|---|
| Melbourne (this page) | $76,250 | 0% |
| Brisbane | $80,000 | +5% |
| Sydney | $80,000 | +5% |
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