Recruitment Consultant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Recruitment Consultants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $90,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $79,750 and $125,000. That is broadly in line with Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 40 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 61th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Recruitment Consultant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$79,750 – $125,000
Median: $90,000
Jun $82k
Jul $90k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $79,250 – $125,000
Overall $79k–$125k Mid $79k–$125k $76k $87k $97k $107k $118k $128k
Moderate confidence 40 listings (+4 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 40 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 57.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 42.5% 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%  $79,750 Median  $90,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median rose $7,500 to $90,000, making Brisbane the best-paying recruitment market in this data, ahead of Perth at $85,000 and both Melbourne and Sydney at $80,000. That is an unusual inversion for a role concentrated in southern capitals. Listings grew modestly from 36 to 40 and 58% of them stated a salary, so the rise has decent support. The 50% spread reflects how much of this role's income sits in commission rather than base.

Take Home Pay (based on median $90,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,317
Monthly (net)
~$5,707
Annual (net)
~$68,483
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $100,350

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 $79,000, 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 $90,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes, marginally. At $90,000 a recruitment consultant earns 2.9% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,317 a week. It is also the strongest market in the country for this role right now. The relevant internal comparison is HR business partnering at $125,000, which is where many consultants eventually move.
How much does a Senior Recruitment Consultant make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $125,000, reached through principal consultant, 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, also at $125,000, is the common alternative route.

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Recruitment Consultant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $90,000 0%
Perth $85,000 -6%
Melbourne $80,000 -11%
Sydney $80,000 -11%

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