Executive Assistant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Executive Assistants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $107,685 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $92,750 and $130,000. That sits 20% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 64 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 15% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +15 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$92,750 – $130,000

Median: $107,685

Jun $110k

Jul $107k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$92,584 – $130,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 64 job listings for this role and city, 94.1% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 39.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 60.3% 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% $92,750 Median $107,685 $130,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne is the best-paying executive assistant market in the country at $107,000, ahead of Sydney at $105,000, Brisbane at $100,000 and Perth at $95,000. Listings rose sharply from 49 to 64 while the median eased $2,300, so supply is growing faster than pay. The gap to the rest of Melbourne administration is the real story: administration officers earn $70,000 and receptionists $64,000, making this a $37,000 premium over the next title down. At 40% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $107,685)

Weekly (net)

~$1,540

Monthly (net)

~$6,672

Annual (net)

~$80,067

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $120,068

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 $92,000 floor already assumes several years of administrative experience, so this is not an entry point. Administration officer and team assistant roles are the usual feeders. Board paper preparation, complex travel coordination and supporting multiple executives are what listings above the median consistently require.

Is $107,685 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes. At $107,000 an executive assistant earns 19.7% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,540 a week. It is the highest figure for this role in the country, which matters given Melbourne's cost base. Within administration it is by far the top band, worth $37,000 more than administration officer work.

How much does a Senior Executive Assistant make in Melbourne?

The ceiling is $130,000, reached through chief executive or board-level support, often with office management attached. Listings at that level tend to specify ASX-listed or large institutional environments. Chief of staff and operations roles sit beyond this band but move outside administration entirely.

Other roles in Melbourne

Executive Assistant salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$107,685	0%
Sydney	$105,000	~same
Brisbane	$100,000	-7%
Adelaide	$98,000	-9%
Perth	$95,000	-12%

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