Bookkeeper Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Bookkeepers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $86,250 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $66,500 and $100,000. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 24 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 27th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane

ADVERTISED RANGE

$66,500 – $100,000

Median: $86,250

Mid level

$68,000 – $103,472

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% $66,500 Median $86,250 $100,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane bookkeepers earn $86k, fractionally above the city's $85k all-roles median and slightly ahead of the flat $85k paid in Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. The $66k to $100k range is wide for the title, driven by whether the role is data entry or full-function to trial balance. Based on a small sample of 24 listings, treat as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $86,250)

Weekly (net)

~$1,270

Monthly (net)

~$5,502

Annual (net)

~$66,027

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $96,168

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 Bookkeeper in Brisbane?

A bookkeeper starting in Brisbane earns from around $66k. Xero or MYOB certification, BAS-agent registration and handling the full ledger through to reporting are what push someone toward the $100k top of the band.

Is $86,250 a good salary in Brisbane?

Yes, marginally. At $86k the median edges just above Brisbane's $85k all-roles median, so this is a rare support-finance role that pays at rather than below the city midpoint, netting roughly $66k after tax. In a moderate cost of living city that is a comfortable outcome for the role.

How much does a Senior Bookkeeper make in Brisbane?

There is no senior band here, but the $100k top decile shows where full-function bookkeepers with BAS and reporting duties land. Crossing beyond it means stepping into Accountant or Finance Officer territory, where a CPA pathway lifts the ceiling.

Other roles in Brisbane

Bookkeeper salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$86,250	—
Melbourne	$85,000	~same
Perth	$85,000	~same
Sydney	$85,000	~same

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