Recruitment Consultant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Recruitment Consultants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $87,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $102,750. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 30 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 46th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -1 listings vs last month
💰 Recruitment Consultant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $102,750
Median: $87,500
Aug $85k
Sep $87k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $70,000 – $103,000
Overall $70k–$102k Mid $70k–$103k $67k $75k $83k $90k $98k $106k
Moderate confidence 30 listings (-1 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 30 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 37.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.5% 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%  $70,000 Median  $87,500 $102,750  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median rose $2,500 to $87,000, keeping Brisbane near the top of a tight national band behind Perth at $88,000 and ahead of Melbourne and Sydney at $85,000. Listings were flat at 30. The role sits within 3% of the Brisbane all-roles median, which is a strong position for agency work. The 37% spread running $70,000 to $102,000 reflects how much of this role's income sits in commission rather than base.

Take Home Pay (based on median $87,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,285
Monthly (net)
~$5,570
Annual (net)
~$66,846
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $97,562

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?
Entry is $70,000, though advertised base figures understate total earnings because most agency roles layer commission on top. Desk type matters more than experience: technical, engineering and healthcare recruitment pay above general commercial. Internal talent acquisition roles tend to advertise higher bases with less variable pay.
Is $87,500 a good salary in Brisbane?
Close to average. At $87,000 a recruitment consultant earns 2.8% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,285 a week and moderate living costs. The national band spans just $3,000, so there is no better market to move to. HR business partnering at $125,000 is the clearest internal move.
How much does a Senior Recruitment Consultant make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $102,000, reached through principal consultant work, team leadership or running a desk with billing responsibility. Billings rather than tenure determine pay at that level. Moving in-house to HR business partnering at $125,000 pays $38,000 more than this median.

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Recruitment Consultant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $87,500 0%
Perth $88,750 ~same
Melbourne $85,000 -3%
Sydney $85,000 -3%

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