Team Leader Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Team Leaders in Brisbane earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $75,000 and $160,000. That sits 18% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 31 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 50th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -14 listings vs last month
💰 Team Leader · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$75,000 – $160,000
Median: $100,000
May $100k
Jun $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $74,317 – $160,000
Overall $75k–$160k Mid $74k–$160k $72k $90k $109k $127k $146k $164k
Moderate confidence 31 listings (-14 vs last month) · 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%  $75,000 Median  $100,000 $160,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The spread is the story: 85%, from $75k to $160k, because Team Leader is a catch-all title spanning call-centre supervisors to technical and operations leads across very different pay grades. Listings fell from 45 to 31 while the median held at $100k, so a cooling market kept its midpoint. It runs 18% above Brisbane's all-roles median, and the $100k rate matches Sydney. The wide band means the title alone tells you little about the pay.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 Team Leader in Brisbane?
An entry Team Leader in Brisbane starts near the $75k floor, typically promoted from a senior individual-contributor role. Reaching the $160k top depends entirely on the function led: a technical, engineering or operations team lead earns far above a call-centre or retail supervisor. The sector and the seniority of the people managed, not the title, set where you land in this very wide band.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends, and the wide band is why. At $100k the median is 18% above Brisbane's $85k all-roles median and nets roughly $75k after tax, solid for the city. But the 85% spread means the title covers everything from $75k frontline supervision to $160k technical leadership, so the median is only a rough guide. What matters is the function you lead.
How much does a Senior Team Leader make in Brisbane?
The band's top reaches $160k, and getting there is about the function and scope: leading a technical, engineering or specialised operations team rather than a frontline queue, and often a step toward Manager or Head-of title. Managing larger teams, owning a budget, and expertise in a high-value function are what carry pay toward the top of this wide band.

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Team Leader salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $100,000 —
Sydney $100,000 ~same
Melbourne $95,000 -5%
Perth $91,990 -8%

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