Team Leader Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Team Leaders in Melbourne earn a median salary of $102,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $128,682. That sits 9% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 46 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 67th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -19 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$65,000 – $128,682

Median: $102,500

Aug $100k

Sep $102k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$65,000 – $129,722

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 46 job listings for this role and city, 93.8% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 29.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 70.8% 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% $65,000 Median $102,500 $128,682 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median rose $2,500 to $102,000 while listings fell 29% from 65 to 46. Brisbane leads at $104,000, with Sydney at $100,000 and Perth at $92,000, so the four sit within $12,000. The 62% spread running $65,000 to $128,000 shows the title spanning genuinely different jobs, from frontline supervision to technical team management. Only 29% of listings stated a salary, so read both ends of the range cautiously.

Take Home Pay (based on median $102,500)

Weekly (net)

~$1,474

Monthly (net)

~$6,389

Annual (net)

~$76,670

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $114,287

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 Melbourne?

The $65,000 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. Financial services, technology and project teams sit at the top of this range.

Is $102,500 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes, modestly. At $102,000 a team leader earns 9.3% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,474 a week against high living costs. Brisbane pays $2,000 more at a much lower cost base. Your position within the wide spread depends far more on sector than on the title itself.

How much does a Senior Team Leader make in Melbourne?

The ceiling is $128,000, which overlaps with operations management at $125,000. 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.

Other roles in Melbourne

Team Leader salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$102,500	0%
Brisbane	$104,585	~same
Sydney	$100,000	~same
Perth	$92,862	-9%

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