Payroll Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Payroll Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $90,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $110,000. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 61 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 18% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -1 listings vs last month
💰 Payroll Officer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $110,000
Median: $90,000
Aug $95k
Sep $90k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $75,062 – $100,000
Senior level $95,000 – $123,000
Overall $80k–$110k Mid $75k–$100k Senior $95k–$123k $72k $83k $94k $105k $115k $126k
Moderate confidence 61 listings (-1 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 61 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 38.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 61.3% 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 Brisbane Market

The median fell $5,000 to $90,000, landing exactly on Brisbane's all-roles median and leaving the city second from bottom nationally. Sydney pays $100,000, Melbourne $98,000 and Perth $96,000, with only Adelaide lower at $85,000. Listings were flat at 61. The senior band runs $95,000 to $123,000 on 13 listings, a $15,000 step above the mid band median. At 39% salary disclosure the decline should be read as a signal rather than a precise figure.

Take Home Pay (based on median $90,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,317
Monthly (net)
~$5,707
Annual (net)
~$68,483
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $100,350

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 Payroll Officer in Brisbane?
Entry is $80,000, which is high for a transactional finance role because payroll carries compliance exposure that accounts payable does not. System experience is the main lever, with Chris21, Aurion, Kronos and SAP recurring across listings. Multi-state awards and enterprise agreement interpretation are what move officers toward the top of the band.
Is $90,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
It is exactly average, matching Brisbane's $90,000 all-roles median, with take-home near $1,317 a week. That is a reasonable position for a specialist administrative role, but the direction is unfavourable and Sydney now pays $10,000 more. Within Brisbane finance it sits above accounts payable at $80,000 and below accountants at $108,000.
How much does a Senior Payroll Officer make in Brisbane?
Senior listings run $95,000 to $123,000 with a median of $100,000, from 13 listings. Payroll management, system implementation and multi-entity responsibility are what reach it. Award interpretation expertise is what employers actually pay for, since underpayment exposure is expensive.

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Payroll Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $90,000 0%
Sydney $100,000 +11%
Melbourne $98,800 +10%
Perth $96,460 +7%
Adelaide $85,000 -6%

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