Management Accountant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Management Accountants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $113,949 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $86,500 and $125,000. That sits 20% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 13th percentile in Melbourne

ADVERTISED RANGE

$86,500 – $125,000

Median: $113,949

Mid level

$85,900 – $135,000

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% $86,500 Median $113,949 $125,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne management accountants earn $113,949, which is 20% above the city median but below what Sydney and Perth pay for the same role (both $125k). With 21 listings and no prior-month comparison, this is a small, directional read. The role sits one rung below Finance Business Partner ($160k), which is the natural next step.

Take Home Pay (based on median $113,949)

Weekly (net)

~$1,619

Monthly (net)

~$7,014

Annual (net)

~$84,170

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $127,053

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 Melbourne?

There is no entry band here, and the mid tier starts at an $86k p10, so this is a qualified role. A CA or CPA is the baseline. Owning budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis for a business unit is what lifts pay from the $110k mid median toward the $135k top. Manufacturing and larger commercial environments pay best.

Is $113,949 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes. At $113,949 the median earns 20% above Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and nets about $84k after tax, solid post-qualification pay. The one note is that Sydney and Perth both pay $125k for the identical role, so Melbourne runs about $11k behind. Still comfortably above the local bar.

How much does a Senior Management Accountant make in Melbourne?

There is no senior band in this small sample, so pay tops near the $135k mid p90. The clear step up is Finance Business Partner ($160k median) or Finance Manager ($150k), which rewards commercial influence and stakeholder partnering on top of the CA/CPA and technical management-accounting base.

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Management Accountant salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$113,949	—
Perth	$125,000	+10%
Sydney	$125,000	+10%

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