Business Analyst Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Business Analysts in Melbourne earn a median salary of $143,511 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $200,000. That sits 51% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 52 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 24% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -2 listings vs last month
💰 Business Analyst · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $200,000
Median: $143,511
May $160k
Jun $143k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $100,000 – $200,000
Senior level $125,000 – $250,000
Overall $100k–$200k Mid $100k–$200k Senior $125k–$250k $97k $129k $161k $193k $225k $257k
Moderate confidence 52 listings (-2 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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Understanding the Melbourne Market

The Melbourne business analyst median dropped $16.5k in a month, from $160k to $143.5k, the sharpest fall in this batch. That is not a collapse in the role's value, it is a mix shift: the market is filling with mid-level BAs (median $138.75k, 40 listings) rather than the senior hires (median $175k) that pulled the average up in May. Even after the drop, a BA earns 51% above Melbourne's $95k all-roles median. Brisbane actually pays more ($160k) for the same title, so the eastern-capital ranking flipped this month.

Take Home Pay (based on median $143,511)

Weekly (net)
~$1,971
Monthly (net)
~$8,540
Annual (net)
~$102,475
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $160,014

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?
The mid tier opens at $100k (p10), so even an early-career BA in Melbourne clears six figures. Domain knowledge in a paying sector (banking, insurance, health tech) plus a recognised framework credential (business analysis certification, Agile) are what carry a junior toward the mid-tier $138.75k median rather than leaving them at the floor.
Is $143,511 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes, clearly. At $143.5k the median is 51% above Melbourne's all-roles median and nets about $102k, comfortable even in a high-cost city. Business analysis is one of the few non-engineering roles that reliably pays this far above a capital's median. The only asterisk is that Brisbane edges it on headline pay this month.
How much does a Senior Business Analyst make in Melbourne?
Senior BAs in Melbourne sit at $175k, with the band stretching to $250k (p90) on the strongest packages. The step from the $138.75k mid tier is scope: owning a program of work rather than a project, leading requirements across multiple squads, and often bridging into product or delivery ownership.

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Business Analyst salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $143,511 —
Brisbane $160,000 +11%
Sydney $150,000 +5%

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