Recruitment Consultant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Recruitment Consultants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $82,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $130,000. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 36 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 55th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +3 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$70,000 – $130,000

Median: $82,500

May $85k

Jun $82k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$70,000 – $131,500

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.

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Bottom 10% $70,000 Median $82,500 $130,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Recruitment consultants in Brisbane earn an $82,500 median, just below the city's $85k all-roles figure, and pay slipped $2,500 in a month even as listings grew from 33 to 36. The very wide $70k to $130k range is the real signal: this is a commission-driven role where base tells only part of the story. Sydney pays marginally more ($82,894), but the numbers are close across capitals.

Take Home Pay (based on median $82,500)

Weekly (net)

~$1,223

Monthly (net)

~$5,298

Annual (net)

~$63,570

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $91,987

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 Recruitment Consultant in Brisbane?

A recruitment consultant starting in Brisbane earns from around $70k base. Billing history, a warm candidate and client network, and specialising in a high-fee desk (technology, executive, resources) are what move earnings toward the $130k top of the band, mostly through commission rather than base.

Is $82,500 a good salary in Brisbane?

Depends. At $82,500 the median sits 3% below Brisbane's $85k all-roles median and nets around $64k, but base pay understates the role because commission drives real earnings. For strong billers the $130k top decile is achievable, so this is a role where the median misleads and performance sets the pay.

How much does a Senior Recruitment Consultant make in Brisbane?

There is no senior band in this data, but the $130k top decile shows what high-billing consultants earn. Getting there is about desk specialisation and a repeatable billing record, with the step up being principal-consultant or team-lead roles, or a move into HR business partnering ($125k).

Other roles in Brisbane

Recruitment Consultant salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$82,500	—
Perth	$85,000	+3%
Sydney	$82,894	~same
Melbourne	$80,000	-3%

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