Business Development Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Business Development Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $160,000. That sits 43% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 158 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 2% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +23 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$85,000 – $160,000

Median: $125,000

Jun $125k

Jul $125k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$85,000 – $160,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 158 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 36.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 64.0% 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.

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Bottom 10% $85,000 Median $125,000 $160,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

At 158 listings this is the highest volume role in Brisbane and it sits in the 98th percentile for demand, with the median unchanged at $125,000 across the month. Brisbane matches Melbourne, Perth and Sydney exactly, while Adelaide trails at $101,000, making the national picture unusually flat except for one city. Listings grew by 23 without moving pay, so employers are hiring at an established rate rather than bidding up. The 60% spread reflects the distance between salaried business development at $85,000 and commission-heavy enterprise roles reaching $160,000.

Take Home Pay (based on median $125,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,754

Monthly (net)

~$7,599

Annual (net)

~$91,183

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $139,375

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 Development Manager in Brisbane?

The floor is $85,000 and it usually represents a base with commission stacked on top, so advertised figures understate total earnings at the junior end. Account manager roles at $100,000 are the common feeder, since retention experience transfers directly. Industry knowledge in construction, resources or SaaS moves someone up faster than years in sales generally.

Is $125,000 a good salary in Brisbane?

Yes. At $125,000 a BDM earns 42.9% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home around $1,754 a week against moderate living costs. Brisbane matches Sydney and Melbourne on base while costing meaningfully less to live in, which makes it one of the better markets in the country for this role. Sales manager roles pay the same $125,000, so the next step is lateral rather than up.

How much does a Senior Business Development Manager make in Brisbane?

The top of the range is $160,000 and it is reached through enterprise or government account ownership rather than seniority alone. Deal size is the lever: listings above the median consistently reference targets, territory or named verticals. With sales management also at $125,000, most senior BDM earnings growth in Brisbane comes from commission structure rather than title.

Other roles in Brisbane

Business Development Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$125,000	0%
Melbourne	$125,000	~same
Perth	$125,000	~same
Sydney	$125,000	~same
Gold Coast	$110,000	-12%

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