Tax Accountant Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Tax Accountants in Melbourne earn a median salary of $103,750 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $81,750 and $141,000. That sits 19% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume, 8th percentile in Melbourne
💰 Tax Accountant · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$81,750 – $141,000
Median: $103,750
Senior level $100,250 – $138,500
Overall $81k–$141k Senior $100k–$138k $79k $92k $105k $118k $132k $145k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 20 job listings for this role in Melbourne, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 55.0% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 45.0% 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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Bottom 10%  $81,750 Median  $103,750 $141,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Tax accountant is new to the Melbourne report, with 20 listings at $103,750, slightly above general accountants. One firm posted 30% of them. Hidden-bracket roles averaged $115,000.

Take Home Pay (based on median $103,750)

Weekly (net)
~$1,490
Monthly (net)
~$6,457
Annual (net)
~$77,489
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $115,681

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 Tax Accountant in Melbourne?
Entry is around $81,750. CA or CPA progress and individual and company tax return experience are required.
Is $103,750 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. $103,750 is 18.6% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500, with take-home around $1,490 a week.
How much does a Senior Tax Accountant make in Melbourne?
The top of the range is $141,000. Tax manager roles are the next step.

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