Finance Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Finance Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $132,102. That sits 11% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 36 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 58th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +7 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$80,000 – $132,102

Median: $100,000

Aug $85k

Sep $100k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level	$80,000 – $105,118
Senior level	$91,000 – $142,334

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 36 job listings for this role and city, 72.2% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 44.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 55.6% 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% $80,000 Median $100,000 $132,102 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median jumped $15,000 to $100,000, a 17.6% rise and one of the sharpest moves in the Brisbane data, with listings up from 29 to 36. The tiering explains much of it: the senior band runs $91,000 to $142,000 on 15 listings with a median of $125,000, against a mid band sitting at $85,000 on 21. At 72% Seek share this page draws more than usual on government job boards, which typically publish classified pay. At 44% salary disclosure, treat a move this size as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,443

Monthly (net)

~$6,253

Annual (net)

~$75,033

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 Officer in Brisbane?

Entry is $80,000, overlapping heavily with accounts payable at $80,000, so the titles blur at this level. What lifts pay is scope: budget preparation, grant acquittal and reporting responsibility rather than transaction processing. Government and not-for-profit employers use this title more than the private sector in Brisbane.

Is $100,000 a good salary in Brisbane?

Yes, modestly. At $100,000 a finance officer earns 11.1% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week and moderate living costs. That is a strong result for a title that often sits below qualified accounting. Accountants in the same city earn $108,000, so the gap to the qualified track has narrowed considerably.

How much does a Senior Finance Officer make in Brisbane?

Senior listings run $91,000 to $142,000 with a median of $125,000, from 15 listings. Owning budgets and reporting for a business unit is what reaches it. That senior median matches financial accountant pay at $125,000, so the two tracks converge at this level.

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Finance Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$100,000	0%
Perth	$85,000	-15%

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