Customer Service Officer Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Customer Service Officers in Adelaide earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,398. That sits 19% below Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 4th percentile in Adelaide
💰 Customer Service Officer · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,398
Median: $65,000
May $65k
Jun $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $76,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$76k $53k $59k $65k $71k $76k $82k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $65,000 $80,398  Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Adelaide customer service officers ($65,000) earn less than Brisbane ($70k) and Sydney ($67,333) counterparts, and the role has not moved: median flat, listing count flat at 20. Against Adelaide's $80k all-roles median it sits 19% low. Demand is the striking figure, just 4% of tracked roles, the thinnest in the batch, which points to a quiet local market for the role. This is a small sample, treat as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Customer Service Officer in Adelaide?
The band runs from about $55,000 to $80,398, with most junior roles near the floor. What lifts pay is sector and complexity: government, utilities, and financial-services contact centres in Adelaide pay more than retail or general phone support. Handling technical queries, complaints, or a specialised product line is the concrete way to move up the band.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Adelaide?
No, relative to Adelaide. At $65k the role runs 19% below the city median and nets about $52,100, though Adelaide's lower housing costs soften that. This is normal pay for front-line service work rather than a concern, but the very low demand means the role is not a strong local bet. Adjacent Administration Officer work here also sits around $65k.
How much does a Senior Customer Service Officer make in Adelaide?
There is no senior band, so the ceiling is the $80,398 top of the range. Getting there means moving into team-leader or escalations work, or a specialised product or complaints queue. The clearer path up is a title change into Administration Officer or a coordinator role rather than staying in front-line service.

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Customer Service Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $65,000 —
Brisbane $70,000 +8%
Sydney $67,333 +4%
Melbourne $65,000 ~same
Perth $65,000 ~same

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