Case Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Case Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $95,463 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $107,685. That is broadly in line with Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 31 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 46th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +5 listings vs last month
💰 Case Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $107,685
Median: $95,463
May $92k
Jun $95k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $80,000 – $107,685
Overall $80k–$107k Mid $80k–$107k $77k $84k $90k $97k $104k $110k
Moderate confidence 31 listings (+5 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

Case managers in Melbourne sit almost exactly on the city median, $95.5k against $95k, one of the tightest role-to-city matches in the batch. The median rose about $3.2k on the month as listings grew from 26 to 31. The band ($80k to $107.7k) is narrower than most, reflecting fairly standardised award and sector pay in community and health services. Sydney pays slightly less ($91.4k), so Melbourne is marginally the better market for the role.

Take Home Pay (based on median $95,463)

Weekly (net)
~$1,386
Monthly (net)
~$6,005
Annual (net)
~$72,061
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $106,441

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 Case Manager in Melbourne?
The floor is $80k (p10). An early-career case manager starts near there, and the lift toward the $107.7k top comes from a relevant qualification (social work, allied health), complex or high-risk caseload experience, and sector specialisation such as NDIS or child protection.
Is $95,463 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $95.5k the median sits right on Melbourne's all-roles median and nets about $72k, so a case manager earns a genuinely typical city wage rather than trailing it. That is a solid outcome for a human-services role, which often sits below the local median. The band is narrow, so the trade-off is stability over upside.
How much does a Senior Case Manager make in Melbourne?
The band tops at about $107.7k, and the data does not break out a distinct senior tier. Earning at the upper end means moving into senior or team-leader case management, taking on the most complex files, or stepping into a coordinator role that supervises a caseload team rather than carrying one.

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Case Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $95,463 —
Sydney $91,439 -4%

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