Receptionist Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Receptionists in Melbourne earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 31% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 81 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 9% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -2 listings vs last month
💰 Receptionist · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
Aug $65k
Sep $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $80,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$80k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
High confidence 81 listings (-2 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 81 job listings for this role and city, 98.8% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 38.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 61.4% 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%  $55,000 Median  $65,000 $80,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Reception pay held at $65,000 with listings flat at 81 and demand in the 91st percentile. Melbourne shares the top of the national band with Brisbane, Perth and Sydney, all at $65,000, with Adelaide trailing at $60,000. The more telling detail is local: reception, administration officer, administration assistant and customer service officer all pay exactly $65,000 in Melbourne, so there is no lateral move worth making inside the city's support cluster.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Receptionist in Melbourne?
Entry is $55,000 and most reception roles start within a few thousand of it. Scope separates the ends of the band: switchboard and greeting at the bottom, diary management, invoicing and travel coordination at the top. Medical and legal reception both pay above general office reception.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. At $65,000 the role sits 30.7% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week against the highest living costs in this report. No capital pays more, so this reflects the role rather than the city. Executive assistant work at $107,000 is $42,000 above this and the only clearly higher administrative band in Melbourne.
How much does a Senior Receptionist make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $80,000, which usually means reception blended with office coordination. Because administration officer and administration assistant both pay $65,000 here, the usual retitling routes achieve nothing. Executive assistant is the single meaningful destination for this skill set in Melbourne.

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Receptionist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $65,000 0%
Brisbane $65,000 ~same
Perth $65,000 ~same
Sydney $65,000 ~same
Adelaide $60,500 -7%

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