Finance Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Finance Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $116,625. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 38 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 58th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +3 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$70,000 – $116,625

Median: $85,000

Jun $85k

Jul $85k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$70,000 – $100,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 38 job listings for this role and city, 92.1% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 31.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 68.4% 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% $70,000 Median $85,000 $116,625 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Finance officer sits almost exactly on the Brisbane all-roles median at $85,000, down 2.9%, and has not moved across the month. The 55% spread is wide for a role this defined, running $70,000 to $116,000, because the title covers everything from transactional processing to small-team financial management. Brisbane leads Sydney at $83,000 and Melbourne at $82,000, though the differences are marginal. Only 32% of listings stated a salary, so the wide range should be read cautiously.

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?

Entry is $70,000, overlapping heavily with accounts payable at $80,000 and assistant accountant at $85,000, so 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 $85,000 a good salary in Brisbane?

It is exactly average, sitting 2.9% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,254 a week. For a role that often sits below qualified accounting, that is a reasonable outcome. The clearer comparison is upward: accountants in Brisbane earn $107,000 and financial accountants $125,000, both of which need CA or CPA progress.

How much does a Senior Finance Officer make in Brisbane?

The ceiling is $116,000, though the mid band stops at $100,000, so the top of this range is where finance officer work becomes finance management. Reaching it usually means owning budgets and reporting for a business unit. Formal qualification is the gate to the accountant band, which is where the money continues.

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Finance Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$85,000	0%
Sydney	$83,980	~same
Melbourne	$82,500	-3%

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