Bookkeeper Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Bookkeepers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $110,000. That sits 10% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 44 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 66th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -6 listings vs last month
💰 Bookkeeper · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $110,000
Median: $85,000
May $80k
Jun $85k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $70,000 – $110,000
Overall $70k–$110k Mid $70k–$110k $67k $76k $86k $95k $104k $113k
Moderate confidence 44 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.

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Bottom 10%  $70,000 Median  $85,000 $110,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median climbed $5k month on month, from $80k to $85k, even as listings fell from 50 to 44, a sign employers are paying more to secure fewer hires. Melbourne bookkeepers earn the same $85k as their Sydney and Perth counterparts, with Brisbane marginally ahead at $86k, so this is a nationally flat rate. It sits 11% under Melbourne's all-roles median, normal for the role. The rising median on falling volume is the detail worth watching.

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 Bookkeeper in Melbourne?
A junior bookkeeper in Melbourne starts near the $70k floor, running day-to-day reconciliations and BAS prep. What pushes someone toward the $110k top of the band is qualification and remit: a registered BAS agent status, payroll on top of bookkeeping, and handling multiple clients or a full set of accounts rather than a single ledger.
Is $85,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends. At $85k the median is 11% below Melbourne's $95k all-roles median, which is expected for the role and not a warning sign. It nets around $65k after tax, workable in Melbourne. The upside is the wide $70k to $110k band: unlike accounts payable, a skilled bookkeeper with agent credentials can genuinely reach the top, so the median understates what is achievable.
How much does a Senior Bookkeeper make in Melbourne?
There is no separate senior tier in the data, but the $110k top of the range functions as one, and it maps closely to related roles: Accountant ($100k) and Payroll Officer ($100k) sit right alongside. The move up is about adding a qualification (CPA pathway or BAS agent registration) and taking full ownership of a company's or client's books rather than processing transactions.

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Bookkeeper salaries in other cities

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

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