Payroll Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Payroll Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $90,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,250 and $114,862. That is broadly in line with Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 102 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 4% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +7 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$80,250 – $114,862

Median: $90,000

Jun $100k

Jul $90k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level	$80,000 – $105,000
Senior level	$85,000 – $125,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 102 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 45.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 54.4% 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% $80,250 Median $90,000 $114,862 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median fell $10,000 to $90,000, landing exactly on Melbourne's all-roles median, while listings grew from 95 to 102. At 102 listings this is the largest payroll sample in the report, and a 10% drop on rising volume points to expansion at the junior end. Perth pays $95,000 and Sydney $94,000, so Melbourne now sits third. At 46% salary disclosure this is a reasonably well-evidenced 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 Melbourne?

Entry is $80,000, 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 award and enterprise agreement interpretation are what move officers toward the top of the band.

Is $90,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

It is exactly average, matching Melbourne's $90,000 all-roles median, with take-home near $1,317 a week against high living costs. That is a solid position for a specialist administrative role, though the direction is unfavourable. It pays $13,000 more than accounts payable at $77,000 and $5,000 more than bookkeeping at $85,000.

How much does a Senior Payroll Officer make in Melbourne?

Senior listings run $85,000 to $125,000 with a median of $105,000, from 20 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 Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$90,000	0%
Perth	$95,000	+6%
Sydney	$94,500	+5%
Brisbane	$87,500	-3%

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