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 $112,018 and $165,000. That sits 67% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 50 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 70th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -5 listings vs last month
💰 Finance Business Partner · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$112,018 – $165,000
Median: $150,000
Jun $160k
Jul $150k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $109,130 – $165,000
Overall $112k–$165k Mid $109k–$165k $105k $118k $131k $144k $157k $169k
Moderate confidence 50 listings (-5 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 50 job listings for this role and city, 90.0% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 32.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 68.0% 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%  $112,018 Median  $150,000 $165,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median fell $10,000 to $150,000 and listings eased from 55 to 50, so both rate and demand softened together. Sydney pays $160,000, the only other market with enough listings to compare. The 35% spread running $112,000 to $165,000 is narrow for a role at this level, which suggests fairly consistent scope across employers. Only 32% of listings stated a salary, so the decline should be read as a signal rather than a precise measurement.

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 $112,000 floor assumes CA or CPA qualification plus commercial experience, so this is not an entry title. The usual route is from financial accounting at $125,000 or management accounting into a business-facing role. 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 66.7% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $2,047 a week, comfortably absorbing the city's living costs. Sydney pays $10,000 more, which housing costs more than cancel out. Within Melbourne finance it sits just below finance manager at $155,000.
How much does a Senior Finance Business Partner make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $165,000, only $15,000 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 $155,000 are the natural next title and pay slightly more on median.

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Finance Business Partner salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $150,000 0%
Sydney $160,000 +7%

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