Senior Analyst Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Senior Analysts in Melbourne earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $158,000. That sits 43% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 25 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 26th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Senior Analyst · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $158,000
Median: $125,000
Sep $128k
Oct $125k

Median advertised salary over the last 2 months. Not enough history yet to call a direction.

Senior level $100,000 – $158,000
Overall $100k–$158k Senior $100k–$158k $97k $110k $123k $136k $149k $162k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 25 job listings for this role in Melbourne, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 52.0% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 48.0% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne senior analysts earn $125,000, close to September's $128,631. About 40% of roles came from government, where VPS 5 rates set pay at $128,631. Hidden-bracket roles averaged $120,000.

Take Home Pay (based on median $125,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,754
Monthly (net)
~$7,599
Annual (net)
~$91,183
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $139,375

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 Senior Analyst in Melbourne?
Entry is around $100,000. Several years of analytical experience in finance, data or policy is required.
Is $125,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. $125,000 is 42.9% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500, with take-home around $1,754 a week.
How much does a Senior Senior Analyst make in Melbourne?
The top of the range is $158,000. Principal analyst or manager roles are the next step.

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