Executive Assistant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Executive Assistants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $110,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $130,000. That sits 16% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 49 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 72th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +9 listings vs last month
💰 Executive Assistant · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $130,000
Median: $110,000
May $100k
Jun $110k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $85,000 – $130,000
Overall $85k–$130k Mid $85k–$130k $82k $92k $103k $113k $123k $133k
Moderate confidence 49 listings (+9 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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Bottom 10%  $85,000 Median  $110,000 $130,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne executive assistant pay jumped $10,000 this month, from $100,000 to $110,000, one of the strongest upward moves in the batch, and hiring rose from 40 to 49 listings. That $110k now runs 16% above Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and essentially matches Sydney ($110,750). This is a rare case of a support-function role paying well above the city average, and the direction is firmly up.

Take Home Pay (based on median $110,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,569
Monthly (net)
~$6,799
Annual (net)
~$81,583
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $122,650

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 Executive Assistant in Melbourne?
The data captures experienced EAs (median $110k), so early-career pay sits below the $85,000 band floor. An EA reaches the top of the band by supporting C-suite rather than mid-management, and by owning complex diaries, board papers, and travel across time zones. Discretion, a polished stakeholder manner, and running an executive's operations independently are what push pay toward the $130k top.
Is $110,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $110k the role earns 16% above Melbourne's all-roles median and nets about $81,600, which is comfortable for the city, and the sharp upward trend makes it stronger still. For an administrative-track role this is excellent pay. The main caveat is that the number reflects senior EA work: general administration roles in Melbourne sit far lower, around $65k.
How much does a Senior Executive Assistant make in Melbourne?
The band tops at $130k, and getting there means supporting the most senior executives or moving into a Chief of Staff or Office Manager and operations remit. What it takes is owning an executive's full workflow, budgets, projects, and stakeholder management, not just calendars. The rising median suggests employers are paying up for EAs who operate as genuine business partners rather than schedulers.

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Executive Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $110,000 —
Sydney $110,750 ~same
Brisbane $100,000 -9%
Perth $100,000 -9%

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