Office Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Office Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,227 and $100,000. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 23 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 22th percentile in Brisbane
💰 Office Manager · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,227 – $100,000
Median: $85,000
Mid level $70,227 – $100,000
Overall $70k–$100k Mid $70k–$100k $68k $75k $82k $89k $96k $103k
⚠ Low confidence 23 listings · 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%  $70,227 Median  $85,000 $100,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane office managers earn exactly the city all-roles median of $85k, neither ahead nor behind their market. The rate is nearly flat across cities: Sydney also shows $85k, Melbourne marginally lower at $82.4k. Demand is modest (23 listings, score 22). This is a role where pay tracks the local median closely rather than commanding a premium. Based on a small sample of 23, treat as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,254
Monthly (net)
~$5,434
Annual (net)
~$65,208
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

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 Manager in Brisbane?
An office manager in Brisbane starts near the $70k floor. Reaching the $100k top comes from the size of the operation run and the breadth of duties: managing finance, HR and facilities together, rather than reception and admin alone, is what lifts pay. The step is about scope, not tenure, a manager running a whole office's operations earns toward the top of the band.
Is $85,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $85k the median matches Brisbane's all-roles median exactly and nets roughly $65k after tax, fair for the role in a mid-cost city. It carries no premium over the broader market, so this is a solid rather than standout salary. The path to more runs through Executive Assistant work (Brisbane EA median $100k) or a broader operations role.
How much does a Senior Office Manager make in Brisbane?
There is no senior tier in the data, so the ceiling sits near $100k. Moving up means an Operations or Business Manager role, or a step into senior Executive Assistant or Chief of Staff work (EA roles here median $100k). Taking on finance, HR and facilities responsibility across a larger organisation is the route past $100k.

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City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $85,000 —
Sydney $85,000 ~same
Melbourne $82,375 -3%

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