Office Administrator Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Office Administrators in Melbourne earn a median salary of $73,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $82,302. That sits 23% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 25 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 30th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Office Administrator · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $82,302
Median: $73,000
May $75k
Jun $73k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $65,000 – $82,302
Overall $65k–$82k Mid $65k–$82k $63k $67k $71k $76k $80k $84k
⚠ Low confidence 25 listings (+4 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $65,000 Median  $73,000 $82,302  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Office administrators in Melbourne earn $73k, with the tightest spread you would expect for admin work (24%, from $65k to $82k). Pay slipped $2k this month on modest demand. The role sits 23% below the city median, standard for generalist office support, and Sydney pays only marginally more ($70,424). This is a stable, predictable role with a low ceiling unless it broadens into EA or office-management work.

Take Home Pay (based on median $73,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,103
Monthly (net)
~$4,779
Annual (net)
~$57,348
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $81,395

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 Office Administrator in Melbourne?
Office administrators in Melbourne start near the $65k p10, reaching the $73k median with experience. Supporting senior staff, managing a busy office, and strong software skills (advanced Excel, a CRM or an ERP) are what push pay toward the $82k top. Working in professional services or finance tends to pay above general office roles.
Is $73,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No, but it is normal for the role. At $73k the median sits 23% under Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and nets about $57k, modest for the city. That is standard generalist-admin pay rather than a red flag. The way up is scope: Executive Assistant work (which pays well into six figures elsewhere) or office management.
How much does a Senior Office Administrator make in Melbourne?
There is no senior band here, so pay tops near the $82,302 p90. Progression means moving into office manager or Executive Assistant roles, which reward diary and stakeholder control for senior leaders, or coordinating facilities and a support team, rather than general administration.

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Office Administrator salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $73,000 —
Sydney $70,424 -4%
Perth $70,000 -4%
Brisbane $66,354 -9%

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