Financial Accountant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Financial Accountants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $154,500. That sits 43% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 52 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 25% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -7 listings vs last month
💰 Financial Accountant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $154,500
Median: $125,000
Jun $125k
Jul $125k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $100,000 – $135,000
Senior level $125,000 – $160,000
Overall $100k–$154k Mid $100k–$135k Senior $125k–$160k $97k $110k $124k $137k $151k $164k
Moderate confidence 52 listings (-7 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 52 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 50.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 49.1% 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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Understanding the Brisbane Market

Financial accountants earn $125,000 in Brisbane and Melbourne alike, with Sydney slightly behind at $122,000, making this one of the more nationally uniform professional figures in the data. Listings eased from 59 to 52 with the median unchanged, so this is a settled market. The senior band runs $125,000 to $160,000 against a mid band topping out at $135,000, so seniority here is worth a genuine step. At 51% salary disclosure the figure is well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $125,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,754
Monthly (net)
~$7,599
Annual (net)
~$91,183
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $139,375

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 Financial Accountant in Brisbane?
The $100,000 floor assumes CA or CPA qualification, so this is not a graduate title. The usual route is two to four years as an accountant at $107,000 followed by a move into statutory reporting. Consolidations, IFRS application and audit liaison are the specific skills listings name at the lower end.
Is $125,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $125,000 a financial accountant earns 42.9% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home around $1,754 a week and moderate living costs. Matching Melbourne and beating Sydney while costing less to live in makes Brisbane a strong market for this role. It is $18,000 above general accountant work in the same city.
How much does a Senior Financial Accountant make in Brisbane?
Senior listings run $125,000 to $160,000 with a median of $140,000, from 20 listings. Reaching it means group reporting, consolidations across entities or stepping toward financial controller. Resources and construction employers in Brisbane pay at the top of this band because multi-entity structures add complexity.

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Financial Accountant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $125,000 0%
Melbourne $125,000 ~same
Sydney $122,500 ~same

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