Finance Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Finance Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $150,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $124,500 and $170,500. That sits 58% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 50 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 73th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -2 listings vs last month
💰 Finance Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$124,500 – $170,500
Median: $150,000
May $150k
Jun $150k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $123,000 – $160,000
Overall $124k–$170k Mid $123k–$160k $119k $130k $141k $153k $164k $175k
Moderate confidence 50 listings (-2 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $124,500 Median  $150,000 $170,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

At $150k, Melbourne finance managers out-earn the city all-roles median by 58%, one of the larger premiums in the batch, and the pay has held rock-steady at $150k month on month on strong demand (50 listings). Sydney edges ahead at $160k, with Brisbane just behind at $147.5k, so Melbourne sits mid-pack among the big finance markets. This is a senior, well-established role: the mid-level band alone starts at $123k.

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 Manager in Melbourne?
There is no junior tier here, this is a role you reach after years as an accountant, and the mid-level band starts at $123k. The related-roles data shows the pipeline: Financial Accountant ($120k) and Finance Business Partner ($160k) feed into it. A CA or CPA plus a step into people-management and forecasting ownership is what gets someone into the finance-manager band in the first place.
Is $150,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $150k the median is 58% above Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and nets roughly $106k after tax, comfortable in the city. Sydney pays $10k more, so a location-flexible finance manager can do marginally better up the highway, but the gap is small. For a role that caps most accounting career paths, this is strong, stable pay.
How much does a Senior Finance Manager make in Melbourne?
The mid-level band tops out at $160k, and the way past it is into Financial Controller or Head of Finance territory, where you own the whole finance function rather than a team within it. That step means group reporting, board-facing responsibility, and often CA or CPA plus a record of leading month-end and audit for a larger entity. Sydney's $160k median hints at where the ceiling extends.

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Finance Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $150,000 —
Sydney $160,000 +7%
Brisbane $147,500 ~same

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