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Salary Guide

CEO Salary in Australia

Based on 860 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$23,629 - $120,707
Median salary
$23,629 - $120,707
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$9K
25th percentile$11K
Median$24K
75th percentile$121K
90th percentile$139K

50% of professionals earn between $11,364 - $120,707 AUD

The median salary is $23,629

Top cities

Sydney181 job openings
Melbourne154 job openings
Brisbane68 job openings
Launceston21 job openings

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CEO

860 job openings

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The average salary for a CEO in Australia is AUD 23,629 - AUD 120,707 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 72,168 per year, based on 860 active job listings.

The cities with the most CEO job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Launceston, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 181 job openings.

Explore 860 CEO job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.