Medical Receptionist Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Medical Receptionists in Brisbane earn a median salary of $65,104 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $79,750. That sits 23% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 62 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 18% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -10 listings vs last month
💰 Medical Receptionist · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $79,750
Median: $65,104
May $64k
Jun $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $78,750
Overall $55k–$79k Mid $55k–$78k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
Moderate confidence 62 listings (-10 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

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.

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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $65,104 $79,750  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Medical receptionists in Brisbane earn $65,104 at the median, 23% below the city's all-roles figure, with pay essentially flat ($494 up) and demand easing from 72 to 62 listings. The role is priced tightly nationwide, $60,762 to $66,116 across every capital, so location barely moves it. The gap below the city median is a sector effect: front-desk healthcare admin sits at the bottom of the pay grid. The band ($55k to $79,750) reflects clinic type and specialisation.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,104)

Weekly (net)
~$1,004
Monthly (net)
~$4,350
Annual (net)
~$52,200
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,590

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 Medical Receptionist in Brisbane?
New medical receptionists in Brisbane start around $55k. The lift toward the $79,750 top comes from clinic type and systems: specialist and surgical practices pay above bulk-billing GP clinics, and fluency in practice-management software (Best Practice, Genie) plus medical-terminology knowledge separate the higher earners.
Is $65,104 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $65,104 the median sits 23% below Brisbane's all-roles median and nets roughly $52k after tax, modest but normal for front-desk healthcare admin, so the gap is a sector effect rather than a concern. The ceiling is low, though, so the route to better money is a Practice Manager step or a move into a specialist-clinic role.
How much does a Senior Medical Receptionist make in Brisbane?
Experienced medical receptionists reach the $79,750 top in specialist or surgical practices, but the title itself caps out fast. The real step up is into Practice Manager, which means owning clinic operations, billing and staff rather than the front desk, or crossing into a clinical support pathway.

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Medical Receptionist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $65,104 —
Adelaide $66,116 ~same
Gold Coast $65,000 ~same
Sydney $65,000 ~same
Melbourne $63,232 -3%

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