Service Coordinator Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Service Coordinators in Melbourne earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $85,000. That sits 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 33 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 50th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne
💰 Service Coordinator · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $85,000
Median: $80,000
Mid level $65,000 – $85,000
Overall $65k–$85k Mid $65k–$85k $63k $67k $72k $77k $82k $87k
Moderate confidence 33 listings · 05/07/2026

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%  $65,000 Median  $80,000 $85,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The band here is one of the tightest in the batch (25%, from $65k to $85k), because service coordination is a defined operational role with little pay dispersion. The $80k median sits 16% below Melbourne's all-roles median, and the rate is near-flat across cities: Sydney marginally higher at $82.5k, Brisbane level at $80k. Demand is moderate (33 listings, score 50). This is a stable, capped operational role.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Service Coordinator in Melbourne?
A service coordinator in Melbourne starts near the $65k floor, scheduling technicians, jobs or client services. Reaching the $85k top comes from the complexity of the operation coordinated and systems fluency: managing larger field teams, high job volumes, or a specialist scheduling platform lifts pay. The band is narrow, so the levers move earnings a few thousand dollars, not tens of thousands.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends. At $80k the median is 16% below Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and nets around $62k after tax, workable in the city. That gap is normal for an operational coordination role, not a concern. The tight band means limited upside within the title, so the real earnings move is a step into operations or team-management scope.
How much does a Senior Service Coordinator make in Melbourne?
There is no separate senior tier in the data, so the $85k top is the ceiling. Moving up means an Operations Coordinator or Team Leader role, overseeing a larger service function or a team of coordinators. Taking on planning, resourcing and performance responsibility, rather than day-to-day scheduling, is the route past the band.

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Service Coordinator salaries in other cities

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

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