How much does a CEO earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for CEO in Australia ranges from AUD 130,000 to AUD 140,000 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 1,239 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Australia

Based on 1,239 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$130,000 - $140,000

Median salary

$130,000 - $140,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$45K

25th percentile$56K

Median$130K

75th percentile$140K

90th percentile$161K

50% of professionals earn between $55,834 - $140,000 AUD

The median salary is $130,000

Top cities

Melbourne167 job openings

Sydney112 job openings

Brisbane62 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney48 job openings

Gold Coast26 job openings

Adelaide25 job openings

Perth24 job openings

Top companies hiring

The Y Ballarat7

Lawyerly Media3

Cummeragunja Health And Development Aboriginal Corporation1

ExecThread1

JMC Academy1

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CEO

1,239 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Australia is AUD 130,000 - AUD 140,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 135,000 per year, based on 1,239 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Council Of The City Of Sydney, Gold Coast. Melbourne leads with 167 job openings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in Australia include The Y Ballarat, Lawyerly Media, Cummeragunja Health And Development Aboriginal Corporation, ExecThread, JMC Academy.

Explore 1,239 CEO job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.