What is the median salary for CEO in Melbourne?

The median salary for CEO in Melbourne is AUD 298,489 - AUD 430,740 per year.

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

The national average salary for CEO in Australia is AUD 12,917 - AUD 14,167, while in Melbourne it is AUD 274,106 - AUD 388,703.

Which companies hire the most CEO professionals in Melbourne?

Top companies hiring CEO in Melbourne include Department of Families, Fairness & Housing.

CEO Salary in Australia

CEO Salary in Melbourne

Based on 120 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$274,106 - $388,703

Median salary

$298,489 - $430,740

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$146K

25th percentile$298K

Median$298K

75th percentile$298K

90th percentile$298K

50% of professionals earn between $298,489 - $298,489 AUD

The median salary is $298,489

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

274,106 - 388,703

Median salary

298,489 - 430,740

120 job openings

Australia

Average salary

12,917 - 14,167

Median salary

12,917 - 14,167

1,688 job openings

Other cities

Sydney143 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney110 job openings

Brisbane97 job openings

Perth36 job openings

Adelaide27 job openings

Canberra27 job openings

Darwin20 job openings

Top companies hiring

Department of Families, Fairness & Housing10

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The average salary for a CEO in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 274,106 - AUD 388,703 per year in 2026, based on 120 job listings.

Leading employers for CEO roles in Australia include Department of Families, Fairness & Housing.

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