Finance Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Finance Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $78,453 and $100,000. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 35 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 54th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -2 listings vs last month
💰 Finance Officer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$78,453 – $100,000
Median: $85,000
May $82k
Jun $85k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $77,500 – $95,000
Overall $78k–$100k Mid $77k–$95k $75k $80k $86k $91k $97k $103k
Moderate confidence 35 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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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane finance officers earn exactly the city median at $85k, making this a clean benchmark for local mid-tier finance pay. The range is tight ($78.5k to $100k, a 25% spread), which reflects a defined, transactional finance role with a firm ceiling. Demand held roughly steady (35 listings) and the median crept up $2k over the month. The related-role ladder is telling: Accountant $109k, Financial Accountant $125k, Finance Manager $147.5k, so this is a role people qualify their way out of.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,254
Monthly (net)
~$5,434
Annual (net)
~$65,208
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

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?
The mid band starts around $77.5k and medians $82.5k. What lifts a finance officer toward the $100k top is scope and study: owning reconciliations, month-end and reporting rather than data entry, plus part-qualification toward CPA or CA. Sector matters too, government and resources finance teams in Brisbane pay at the upper end.
Is $85,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $85k the median sits exactly on Brisbane's all-roles median and nets about $65k after tax in a moderate-cost city, so it is fair, market-rate pay rather than a premium. Finance officer is a mid-tier transactional role with a low ceiling, so pay tracks the market. The upside is a clear ladder: qualifying and stepping into Accountant ($109k) or Finance Manager ($147.5k) roles.
How much does a Senior Finance Officer make in Brisbane?
There is no senior band for this title, pay caps around $100k. Progression is qualification-driven: completing CPA or CA and moving into Accountant ($109k), Financial Accountant ($125k) or Finance Manager ($147.5k) roles. Owning month-end close, reporting and business partnering, rather than transactional processing, is what carries you up the ladder.

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City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $85,000 —
Melbourne $82,252 -3%

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