Executive Assistant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Executive Assistants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $107,685 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $88,500 and $131,738. That sits 15% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 68 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 16% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +9 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$88,500 – $131,738

Median: $107,685

Aug $100k

Sep $107k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$86,500 – $133,602

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 68 job listings for this role and city, 91.3% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 44.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 55.1% 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% $88,500 Median $107,685 $131,738 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median rose $7,685 to $107,000 with listings up from 59 to 68. Sydney now leads at $112,000, with Brisbane at $100,000 and Perth at $98,000. The gap to the rest of Melbourne administration is the real story: reception, administration officer, administration assistant and customer service officer all sit at $65,000, making this a $42,000 premium over the next title down and by far the widest administrative step in this report. At 45% salary disclosure the figure is moderately well 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 $88,000 floor already assumes several years of administrative experience, so this is not an entry point. Administration officer and team assistant roles at $65,000 are the usual feeders, which makes the entry step here unusually large. Board paper preparation, complex travel coordination and supporting multiple executives are what listings above the median require.

Is $107,685 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes. At $107,000 an executive assistant earns 14.8% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,540 a week against high living costs. Sydney pays $5,000 more at considerably higher housing costs. Within Melbourne administration this is the only title that clears the city median, and it does so by a wide margin.

How much does a Senior Executive Assistant make in Melbourne?

The ceiling is $131,000, reached through chief executive or board-level support, often with office management responsibility 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.

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Executive Assistant salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$107,685	0%
Sydney	$112,500	+4%
Brisbane	$100,000	-7%
Perth	$98,867	-8%

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