Payroll Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Payroll Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $98,800 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $83,980 and $115,000. That sits 5% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 57 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 23% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -23 listings vs last month
💰 Payroll Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$83,980 – $115,000
Median: $98,800
Aug $90k
Sep $98k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $83,784 – $107,000
Overall $83k–$115k Mid $83k–$107k $81k $88k $96k $103k $111k $118k
Moderate confidence 57 listings (-23 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 57 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 31.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 68.4% 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%  $83,980 Median  $98,800 $115,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median rose $8,574 to $98,000 while listings fell 29% from 80 to 57, the pattern of rising pay on contracting volume that usually means the junior end thinned. Sydney leads at $100,000, with Melbourne second, Perth at $96,000, Brisbane at $90,000 and Adelaide at $85,000. The role now clears the Melbourne city median by 5.3%, which is unusual for a specialist administrative function. At 32% salary disclosure treat the rise as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $98,800)

Weekly (net)
~$1,428
Monthly (net)
~$6,187
Annual (net)
~$74,247
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $110,162

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 $83,000, 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 award and enterprise agreement interpretation are what move officers toward the top of the band.
Is $98,800 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes, modestly. At $98,000 a payroll officer earns 5.3% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,428 a week against high living costs. It pays $18,000 more than accounts payable at $80,000 and $15,000 more than bookkeeping at $83,000. Sydney pays $2,000 more, which is immaterial after housing.
How much does a Senior Payroll Officer make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $115,000, though the mid band stops at $107,000, so the upper end is a distinct tier. 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) $98,800 0%
Sydney $100,000 ~same
Perth $96,460 ~same
Brisbane $90,000 -9%
Adelaide $85,000 -14%

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