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Salary Guide

Accountant Salary in Australia

Based on 17,428 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$80,001 - $106,189
Median salary
$80,001 - $106,189
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$9K
25th percentile$12K
Median$80K
75th percentile$106K
90th percentile$122K

50% of professionals earn between $11,792 - $106,189 AUD

The median salary is $80,001

Top cities

Sydney3,085 job openings
Melbourne2,239 job openings
Brisbane2,050 job openings
Perth589 job openings
Adelaide343 job openings
Gold Coast City244 job openings
Newcastle191 job openings
Canberra161 job openings
Gold Coast132 job openings
Sydney Cbd132 job openings
Parramatta122 job openings
Ballarat88 job openings
North Sydney73 job openings
Geelong66 job openings

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Accountant

17,428 job openings

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The average salary for a Accountant in Australia is AUD 80,001 - AUD 106,189 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 93,095 per year, based on 17,428 active job listings.

The cities with the most Accountant job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 3,085 job openings.

Explore 17,428 Accountant job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.