Practice Manager Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Practice Managers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $86,944 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $75,646 and $127,000. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 27 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 37th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +7 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$75,646 – $127,000

Median: $86,944

May $85k

Jun $86k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$75,646 – $127,000

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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10% $75,646 Median $86,944 $127,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Practice managers in Brisbane sit almost exactly on the city's all-roles median, $86,944 against $85,000, with pay rising modestly ($1,944 up) and demand climbing from 20 to 27 listings. The band ($75,646 to $127,000) is wide for a role at the median, reflecting the gap between small GP-clinic managers and those running large multi-practitioner medical or dental groups. Based on a modest sample, read as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $86,944)

Weekly (net)

~$1,278

Monthly (net)

~$5,540

Annual (net)

~$66,481

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $96,942

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 Practice Manager in Brisbane?

Practice managers in Brisbane start around $75k, usually stepping up from a senior receptionist or clinic-coordinator role. The lift toward the $127,000 top comes from practice size and complexity: managing a large multi-practitioner clinic, owning billing, compliance and HR, and holding health-administration qualifications separate the higher earners.

Is $86,944 a good salary in Brisbane?

Depends, leaning yes. At $86,944 the median practice manager sits just above Brisbane's all-roles median and nets roughly $66k after tax, fair for a healthcare-administration role in a moderate cost-of-living city. The wide band is the real story: managing a larger practice can lift pay to $127k, so scope, not title, determines whether this is good money.

How much does a Senior Practice Manager make in Brisbane?

Experienced practice managers reach the $127,000 top by running larger, multi-practitioner clinics with full operational, financial and compliance ownership. The step up is about practice scale: moving from a small GP clinic to a large medical or dental group, often with a health-administration or business qualification behind it.

Other roles in Brisbane

Practice Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$86,944	—
Melbourne	$100,000	+15%
Sydney	$85,000	~same

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