Office Manager Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Office Managers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $82,375 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $75,310 and $100,000. That sits 13% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 28 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 39th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Office Manager · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$75,310 – $100,000
Median: $82,375
May $82k
Jun $82k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $75,310 – $100,000
Overall $75k–$100k Mid $75k–$100k $73k $79k $85k $91k $97k $103k
⚠ Low confidence 28 listings (+2 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%  $75,310 Median  $82,375 $100,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Office manager pay in Melbourne was essentially flat this month ($82,375 against $82,500) and sits 13% below the city's $95k all-roles median. Brisbane and Sydney both pay a little more ($85k). This is a hybrid admin-and-operations role, and its pay sits above general administration ($65k) but below the Executive Assistant track ($110k in Melbourne). With 28 listings this is a modest sample.

Take Home Pay (based on median $82,375)

Weekly (net)
~$1,221
Monthly (net)
~$5,291
Annual (net)
~$63,489
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $91,848

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 Melbourne?
Office manager is usually a step up from general admin, so the band starts near $75,310 rather than at graduate level. The lift comes from breadth: owning facilities, HR administration, bookkeeping support, and vendor management, rather than just reception and diaries. Taking on budget responsibility and being the operational anchor for a whole office is what moves pay toward the $100k top of the band.
Is $82,375 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends. At $82,375 the role sits 13% below Melbourne's all-roles median and nets about $63,500, modest for the city. This is normal for the role rather than a concern, and it reflects office management sitting between admin and executive support. The upside is lateral: an EA path in Melbourne reaches $110k, and operations-coordinator roles offer a clearer ceiling.
How much does a Senior Office Manager make in Melbourne?
The band caps at $100k, so the step up is an Operations Manager or EA-to-executive role rather than a higher office-manager wage. What it takes is owning genuine operational scope, budgets, facilities, HR, and systems, not just office logistics. Executive Assistant work in Melbourne ($110k) and operations coordination are the natural, better-paid next moves.

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Office Manager salaries in other cities

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

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