Finance Business Partner Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Finance Business Partners in Melbourne earn a median salary of $150,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $125,000 and $160,000. That sits 60% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 57 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 23% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +30 listings vs last month
💰 Finance Business Partner · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$125,000 – $160,000
Median: $150,000
Aug $160k
Sep $150k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $125,000 – $160,000
Overall $125k–$160k Mid $125k–$160k $121k $129k $138k $147k $156k $164k
Moderate confidence 57 listings (+30 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 57 job listings for this role and city, 98.2% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 42.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 57.9% 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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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Listings more than doubled from 27 to 57, the sharpest expansion in Melbourne finance this month, while the median fell $10,000 to $150,000. Melbourne now leads the country for this role, ahead of Brisbane at $140,000 and Sydney at $129,000, which is a reversal of the usual order. At 23% the spread is unusually tight for a role at this level, running $125,000 to $160,000, suggesting consistent scope across employers. At 42% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $150,000)

Weekly (net)
~$2,047
Monthly (net)
~$8,869
Annual (net)
~$106,433
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $167,250

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 Finance Business Partner in Melbourne?
The $125,000 floor assumes CA or CPA qualification plus commercial experience, so this is not an entry title. Financial accounting at $120,000 is the usual feeder, meaning the floor here sits above the median there. Forecasting, scenario modelling and influencing non-finance stakeholders are what separate partnering from reporting.
Is $150,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $150,000 a finance business partner earns 59.9% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $2,047 a week, which absorbs much of the city's living costs. It leads every other market this month, including Sydney by $21,000. Within Melbourne finance it sits just below finance manager at $160,000.
How much does a Senior Finance Business Partner make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $160,000, only $10,000 above the median, so the band is compressed at the top. Head of finance business partnering or a move into finance management is what reaches beyond it. Finance manager roles at $160,000 are the natural next title and pay what this ceiling does.

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Finance Business Partner salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $150,000 0%
Brisbane $140,000 -7%
Sydney $129,955 -13%

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