Medical Receptionist Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Medical Receptionists in Melbourne earn a median salary of $60,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $70,000. That sits 36% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 69 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 14% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +3 listings vs last month
💰 Medical Receptionist · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $70,000
Median: $60,000
Aug $64k
Sep $60k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $55,000 – $70,000
Overall $55k–$70k Mid $55k–$70k $53k $57k $60k $64k $68k $72k
Moderate confidence 69 listings (+3 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 69 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 37.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.9% 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 Melbourne Market

At 36% below the city median this is the widest gap between any role and its city in this entire report. The median fell $4,220 to $60,000 while listings rose from 66 to 69, and Melbourne is now clearly the weakest medical reception market in the country: Brisbane, the Gold Coast and Perth all pay $65,000, with Adelaide and Sydney at $64,000. A role usually priced within $2,000 nationally now shows a $5,000 spread, and Melbourne holds the bottom of it.

Take Home Pay (based on median $60,000)

Weekly (net)
~$941
Monthly (net)
~$4,078
Annual (net)
~$48,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $66,900

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 Melbourne?
Entry is $55,000, typically general practice reception with on-the-job training. Practice software is the main differentiator, with Best Practice, Medical Director and Genie recurring across listings. Specialist clinics, day surgeries and radiology practices pay above general practice at the same experience level.
Is $60,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No, and this is the worst role-to-city position in the report. At $60,000 the role sits 36% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $941 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Every other market pays $4,000 to $5,000 more. The median also fell 6.6% this month, so the direction is unfavourable too.
How much does a Senior Medical Receptionist make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $70,000, the lowest medical reception ceiling in this report, so there is almost no progression inside the title. Practice management is the only meaningful step up, combining reception with billing, compliance and rostering. Clinical study leading to nursing at $100,000 is the larger reset available.

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Medical Receptionist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $60,000 0%
Brisbane $65,000 +8%
Gold Coast $65,000 +8%
Perth $65,000 +8%
Adelaide $64,220 +7%

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