Financial Accountant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Financial Accountants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $120,250 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $135,450. That sits 28% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 68 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 16% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +9 listings vs last month
💰 Financial Accountant · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $135,450
Median: $120,250
Aug $120k
Sep $120k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $100,000 – $125,000
Senior level $115,000 – $140,000
Overall $100k–$135k Mid $100k–$125k Senior $115k–$140k $97k $106k $115k $125k $134k $144k
Moderate confidence 68 listings (+9 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 68 job listings for this role and city, 95.7% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 42.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 58.0% 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%  $100,000 Median  $120,250 $135,450  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne is the weakest of the three major markets for financial accounting at $120,000, behind Brisbane at $125,000 and Sydney at $123,000, with the median essentially unchanged and listings up from 59 to 68. At 30% the spread is tight, running $100,000 to $135,000, and the senior band median of $125,000 sits only $18,000 above mid. At 42% salary disclosure the figure is moderately well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $120,250)

Weekly (net)
~$1,698
Monthly (net)
~$7,357
Annual (net)
~$88,286
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $134,078

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 Melbourne?
The $100,000 floor assumes CA or CPA qualification, so this is not a graduate title. Two to four years as an accountant at $100,000 followed by a move into statutory reporting is the standard path, meaning the floor here equals the accountant median. Consolidations, IFRS application and audit liaison are what listings name at the lower end.
Is $120,250 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $120,000 a financial accountant earns 28.2% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,698 a week against high living costs. Brisbane pays $5,000 more at a considerably lower cost base. Finance business partnering at $150,000 and finance management at $160,000 are the Melbourne progression.
How much does a Senior Financial Accountant make in Melbourne?
Senior listings run $115,000 to $140,000 with a median of $125,000, from 26 listings. Group reporting, multi-entity consolidations or stepping toward financial controller is what reaches it. The $18,000 step from mid to senior is modest, so the meaningful progression is into business partnering or finance management.

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Financial Accountant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $120,250 0%
Brisbane $125,000 +4%
Sydney $123,236 ~same

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