What is the median salary for Associate in Melbourne?

The median salary for Associate in Melbourne is AUD 110,000 - AUD 120,848 per year.

How does the Associate salary in Melbourne compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Associate in Australia is AUD 55,000 - AUD 90,000, while in Melbourne it is AUD 119,784 - AUD 141,793.

Associate salary in Australia

Associate salary in Melbourne

Based on 6,188 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$119,784 - $141,793

Median salary

$110,000 - $120,848

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$79K

25th percentile$80K

Median$110K

75th percentile$161K

90th percentile$170K

50% of professionals earn between $79,781 - $160,618 AUD

The median salary is $110,000

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

119,784 - 141,793

Median salary

110,000 - 120,848

6,188 job openings

Australia

Average salary

55,000 - 90,000

Median salary

55,000 - 90,000

62,539 job openings

Other cities

Sydney8,094 job openings

Brisbane4,406 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney2,851 job openings

Adelaide1,128 job openings

Perth1,125 job openings

Canberra789 job openings

Gold Coast590 job openings

Newcastle439 job openings

Hobart263 job openings

Bendigo219 job openings

Townsville216 job openings

Sydney (city)197 job openings

Ballarat186 job openings

Gold Coast City175 job openings

Darwin173 job openings

Bunbury149 job openings

Williamstown143 job openings

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The average salary for a Associate in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 119,784 - AUD 141,793 per year in 2026, based on 6,188 job listings.

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