Finance Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Finance Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $82,252 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $109,267. That sits 13% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 8th percentile in Melbourne
💰 Finance Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $109,267
Median: $82,252
Mid level $80,000 – $110,848
Overall $80k–$109k Mid $80k–$110k $77k $84k $92k $99k $106k $114k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $80,000 Median  $82,252 $109,267  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Finance officer is a thin, low-demand title in Melbourne, only 20 listings, one of the quietest in the batch. Pay compresses hard at the bottom: the p10 sits at $80k, right on the $82,252 median, so almost everyone lands in a narrow band up to $109,267. Brisbane pays slightly more ($85k). Based on a small sample, treat these figures as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $82,252)

Weekly (net)
~$1,219
Monthly (net)
~$5,284
Annual (net)
~$63,408
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $91,710

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 Melbourne?
Finance officers in Melbourne rarely start below $80k, a high floor for the title. Progress toward the $109k top comes from broadening into full accounting duties and a CA or CPA in progress, since the finance-officer label itself sits between transactional and qualified-accountant work.
Is $82,252 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends. At $82,252 the median sits 13% below Melbourne's all-roles median and nets roughly $63k after tax, fair for a mid-level finance support role but not standout. The gap is normal for the function. With demand this thin, the sensible move is toward an Accountant ($100k) or Finance Business Partner ($160k) track where the market is deeper and better paid.
How much does a Senior Finance Officer make in Melbourne?
There is little senior tier here, the band tops at $109,267, because the title is a stepping stone. Experienced staff convert into Accountant, Finance Manager ($150k) or Finance Business Partner ($160k) roles, so the raise comes from finishing a CA or CPA and changing title rather than staying put.

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Finance Officer salaries in other cities

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

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