Management Accountant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Management Accountants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $122,286 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $160,000. That sits 40% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 31 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 46th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane
💰 Management Accountant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $160,000
Median: $122,286
Mid level $100,000 – $125,000
Senior level $119,500 – $160,104
Overall $100k–$160k Mid $100k–$125k Senior $119k–$160k $97k $110k $124k $137k $151k $164k
Moderate confidence 31 listings · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 31 job listings for this role and city, 97.1% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 47.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 52.9% 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

This role has no June comparison in the data, so there is no trend to read yet, only a starting position. Management accountants earn $122,000 in Brisbane against $125,000 in Perth and $115,000 in Melbourne, placing Queensland mid-table. The senior band runs $119,000 to $160,000 on just 10 listings, so the upper end is thin. At 47% salary disclosure and 31 listings, this is a reasonable first read rather than a settled figure.

Take Home Pay (based on median $122,286)

Weekly (net)
~$1,722
Monthly (net)
~$7,461
Annual (net)
~$89,528
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $136,348

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 Management Accountant in Brisbane?
The $100,000 floor assumes CA or CPA qualification and several years of experience, so management accounting is not an entry point. The usual route is from general accounting at $107,000 into budgeting and analysis work. Cost analysis, forecasting and business partnering with operational teams are what listings name at the lower end.
Is $122,286 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $122,000 a management accountant earns 39.8% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,722 a week and moderate living costs. It sits $15,000 above general accountant work and roughly level with financial accounting at $125,000. Perth pays $3,000 more, which is not enough to justify a move on its own.
How much does a Senior Management Accountant make in Brisbane?
Senior listings run $119,000 to $160,000 with a median of $125,000, though that band rests on only 10 listings so treat it cautiously. Reaching it means owning forecasting and commercial analysis for a business unit rather than reporting on it. Finance manager and commercial manager roles are the usual next step above this range.

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Management Accountant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $122,286 0%
Perth $125,000 ~same
Melbourne $115,000 -6%

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