Marketing Coordinator Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Marketing Coordinators in Melbourne earn a median salary of $77,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $86,000. That sits 14% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 37 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 56th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +1 listings vs last month
💰 Marketing Coordinator · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $86,000
Median: $77,500
Jun $78k
Jul $77k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,000 – $85,000
Overall $65k–$86k Mid $65k–$85k $63k $68k $73k $78k $83k $88k
Moderate confidence 37 listings (+1 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 37 job listings for this role and city, 97.4% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 28.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 71.1% 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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Bottom 10%  $65,000 Median  $77,500 $86,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne pays marketing coordinators $77,000, behind both Brisbane and Sydney at $80,000, with the median easing $1,250 and listings flat at 37. The 27% spread running $65,000 to $86,000 is narrow, which caps what negotiation can achieve. Against a city median of $90,000 this sits 13.9% short. Only 29% of listings stated a salary, so treat the figure as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $77,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,160
Monthly (net)
~$5,025
Annual (net)
~$60,296
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $86,412

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 Marketing Coordinator in Melbourne?
Entry is $65,000, typically campaign support, content scheduling and event coordination rather than strategy. Digital specialisation is what lifts pay, with paid media, marketing automation and analytics tooling recurring in higher listings. HubSpot, Salesforce Marketing Cloud and Google Analytics appear most often.
Is $77,500 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $77,000 a marketing coordinator earns 13.9% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,160 a week against high living costs. It is also the weakest of the three major markets for this title. The adjacent commercial roles pay considerably more, with account management at $100,000 and business development at $125,000.
How much does a Senior Marketing Coordinator make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $86,000, which is low and reflects that coordinator roles are explicitly junior. Marketing manager and specialist roles are what pay beyond it, though they appear under different titles in this data. Moving into digital specialisation or commercial roles is the faster route than seniority inside coordination.

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Marketing Coordinator salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $77,500 0%
Brisbane $80,000 +3%
Sydney $80,000 +3%

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