Payroll Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Payroll Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $87,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $105,719. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 44 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 65th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -2 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$80,000 – $105,719

Median: $87,500

Jun $92k

Jul $87k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$80,000 – $101,496

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 44 job listings for this role and city, 97.8% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 32.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 67.4% 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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Bottom 10% $80,000 Median $87,500 $105,719 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median fell $5,000 to $87,000 this month, landing exactly on Brisbane's all-roles median and making this the weakest payroll market in the country. Perth pays $95,000, Sydney $94,000 and Melbourne $90,000 for the same work. Listings were flat at 44 against 46, so the decline is in rate rather than demand. Only 33% of listings stated a salary, so the drop should be read as a signal rather than a precise figure.

Take Home Pay (based on median $87,500)

Weekly (net)

~$1,285

Monthly (net)

~$5,570

Annual (net)

~$66,846

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $97,562

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 risk 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 $87,500 a good salary in Brisbane?

It is exactly average, matching Brisbane's $87,000 all-roles median, with take-home near $1,285 a week. That is a reasonable position for a specialist administrative role, but the direction is unfavourable and every other capital pays more. Within Brisbane finance it sits above accounts payable at $80,000 and well below accountants at $107,000.

How much does a Senior Payroll Officer make in Brisbane?

The ceiling is $105,000, reached through payroll management, system implementation or multi-entity and multi-jurisdiction responsibility. Award interpretation expertise is what employers pay for at that level, since underpayment exposure is expensive. Payroll manager roles sit above this band but appear infrequently in Brisbane listings.

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Payroll Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$87,500	0%
Perth	$95,000	+9%
Sydney	$94,500	+8%
Melbourne	$90,000	+3%

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