Payroll Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Payroll Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $92,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $110,000. That sits 9% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 46 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 68th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Payroll Officer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $110,000
Median: $92,500
May $85k
Jun $92k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $80,000 – $102,000
Overall $80k–$110k Mid $80k–$102k $77k $84k $91k $99k $106k $113k
Moderate confidence 46 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.

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Bottom 10%  $80,000 Median  $92,500 $110,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Payroll officer pay in Brisbane rose $7,500 this month to $92,500, a strong gain, and the role now sits 9% above the city's all-roles median, unusual for a back-office function. Melbourne and Sydney pay more ($100k each), so Brisbane still trails the eastern-capital rate by $7,500. Demand climbed too (42 to 46 listings). This is a role where system expertise, not management, drives the pay.

Take Home Pay (based on median $92,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,348
Monthly (net)
~$5,843
Annual (net)
~$70,120
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $103,137

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?
Payroll officers in Brisbane start near the $80k p10, reaching the $87k mid median with experience running a full pay cycle. Deep knowledge of a specific system (Chris21, SAP, Preceda), plus fluency with awards and interpretation, is what pushes pay toward the $102k top. Complex or high-headcount payrolls pay above simple ones.
Is $92,500 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes, which is unusual for the function. At $92,500 the median earns 9% above Brisbane's $85k all-roles median and nets about $70k after tax, solid for a back-office role. The note is that Melbourne and Sydney pay $100k for the same work, a $7,500 gap. But locally this is above-median pay, and it just jumped $7,500.
How much does a Senior Payroll Officer make in Brisbane?
The mid band tops near $102k, and there is no separate senior tier here, so the ceiling runs through role change. Moving into a payroll manager or systems-implementation role is the step up, which rewards owning the whole payroll function and award compliance across a large workforce rather than processing a cycle.

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Payroll Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $92,500 —
Melbourne $100,000 +8%
Sydney $100,000 +8%
Perth $94,156 ~same

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