Finance Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Finance Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $155,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $114,250 and $160,694. That sits 72% 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

ADVERTISED RANGE

$114,250 – $160,694

Median: $155,000

Jun $150k

Jul $155k

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

Mid level

$110,500 – $160,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 50 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 38.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.0% 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% $114,250 Median $155,000 $160,694 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Finance manager is the best-paid finance title in Melbourne at $155,000, up $5,000 with listings exactly flat at 50. Sydney pays $160,000 and Brisbane $150,000, so the three major markets sit within $10,000 of each other. The 30% spread running $114,000 to $160,000 is tight, and the mid band reaches $160,000 too, so there is no separate senior tier in this data. At 72.2% above the city median this is among the highest-paying non-executive roles in Melbourne.

Take Home Pay (based on median $155,000)

Weekly (net)

~$2,105

Monthly (net)

~$9,124

Annual (net)

~$109,483

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $172,825

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 Manager in Melbourne?

The $114,000 floor assumes CA or CPA qualification and prior management experience, so there is no direct entry. Financial accounting at $125,000 and finance business partnering at $150,000 are the usual feeders. Team leadership, board reporting and ownership of the month-end cycle are the competencies that define the role.

Is $155,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes. At $155,000 a finance manager earns 72.2% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $2,105 a week. Sydney pays $5,000 more, a difference housing erases immediately. This is the top of the standard finance ladder in Melbourne before you reach financial controller and CFO territory.

How much does a Senior Finance Manager make in Melbourne?

The ceiling is $160,000 and the mid band reaches it too, so seniority adds almost nothing inside this title. Financial controller and head of finance roles are what pay beyond it, though they appear too rarely in these listings to report reliably. Company size rather than years is what moves this figure.

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Finance Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$155,000	0%
Sydney	$160,000	+3%
Brisbane	$150,000	-3%

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