Business Analyst Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Business Analysts in Melbourne earn a median salary of $150,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $101,000 and $200,900. That sits 67% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 65 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 14% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +13 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$101,000 – $200,900

Median: $150,000

Jun $143k

Jul $150k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level	$100,000 – $211,200
Senior level	$123,197 – $200,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 65 job listings for this role and city, 90.8% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 20.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 80.0% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10% $101,000 Median $150,000 $200,900 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median rose $6,500 to $150,000 and listings grew from 52 to 65, putting Melbourne just behind Sydney at $151,000 and ahead of Brisbane at $145,000. Unlike Brisbane, Melbourne's bands are coherent: mid runs $100,000 to $211,000 on 39 listings and senior $123,000 to $200,000 on 25, so the structure holds together. At 66.7% above the city median this is one of the better-paid non-management roles in Melbourne. Only 20% of listings stated a salary, so precision is limited.

Take Home Pay (based on median $150,000)

Weekly (net)

~$2,047

Monthly (net)

~$8,869

Annual (net)

~$106,433

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $167,250

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 →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Business Analyst in Melbourne?

There is no graduate entry: the $101,000 floor assumes delivery experience, and business analysis is generally a second career. Testing, operations and domain expertise in financial services or healthcare are the common routes in. Requirements elicitation, process mapping and stakeholder facilitation are what listings name at the lower end.

Is $150,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes. At $150,000 a business analyst earns 66.7% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $2,047 a week. High living costs take some of that back, though the premium is large enough to absorb it. Sydney pays $1,000 more, which is immaterial, making Melbourne genuinely competitive for this role.

How much does a Senior Business Analyst make in Melbourne?

Senior listings run $123,000 to $200,000 with a median of $160,000, from 25 listings. Owning a workstream end to end, usually with a specialisation in data, integration or regulatory change, is what reaches it. Financial services and government transformation programs are what support the upper end in Melbourne.

Other roles in Melbourne

Business Analyst salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$150,000	0%
Sydney	$151,126	~same
Brisbane	$145,241	-3%
Perth	$142,500	-5%

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