How much does a CEO earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for CEO in Australia ranges from AUD 11,573 to AUD 13,077 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 727 job listings

Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Australia

Based on 727 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$11,573 - $13,077

Median salary

$11,573 - $13,077

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$9K

25th percentile$11K

Median$12K

75th percentile$13K

90th percentile$15K

50% of professionals earn between $10,729 - $13,077 AUD

The median salary is $11,573

Top cities

Melbourne150 job openings

Sydney124 job openings

Brisbane47 job openings

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CEO

727 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Australia is AUD 11,573 - AUD 13,077 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 12,325 per year, based on 727 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra. Melbourne leads with 150 job openings.

Explore 727 CEO job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.