Team Leader Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Team Leaders in Brisbane earn a median salary of $104,585 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $73,690 and $135,336. That sits 16% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 50 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 71th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +11 listings vs last month
💰 Team Leader · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$73,690 – $135,336
Median: $104,585
Aug $115k
Sep $104k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $72,050 – $125,000
Overall $73k–$135k Mid $72k–$125k $69k $83k $97k $111k $125k $139k
Moderate confidence 50 listings (+11 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 50 job listings for this role and city, 88.7% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 37.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.3% 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%  $73,690 Median  $104,585 $135,336  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median fell $10,415 to $104,000 while listings rose from 39 to 50. Brisbane still leads the national band, with Melbourne at $102,000, Sydney at $100,000 and Perth at $92,000. The 59% spread running $73,000 to $135,000 is the giveaway that this title spans genuinely different jobs, from frontline supervision to technical team management. At 38% salary disclosure, read both ends of the range cautiously.

Take Home Pay (based on median $104,585)

Weekly (net)
~$1,501
Monthly (net)
~$6,503
Annual (net)
~$78,036
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $116,612

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?
The $73,000 floor reflects frontline supervision in retail, contact centres and warehousing rather than professional team leadership. What the team does matters more than how many people report to you. Technical, engineering and project teams sit at the top of this range.
Is $104,585 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $104,000 a team leader earns 16.2% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,501 a week and moderate living costs. It leads every other capital for this title. The wide spread means your own position depends far more on sector than on the title itself.
How much does a Senior Team Leader make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $135,000, which overlaps with site supervision at $135,000 and sits below operations management at $125,000 only at the margins. Leading a technical or project team rather than an operational one is what reaches it. Operations and project management are the usual next titles above this band.

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Team Leader salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $104,585 0%
Melbourne $102,500 ~same
Sydney $100,000 -4%
Perth $92,862 -11%

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