Skip to main content
Salary Guide

Chief Executive Officer Salary in Australia

Based on 1,517 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$117,579 - $152,045
Median salary
$117,579 - $152,045
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$13K
25th percentile$17K
Median$118K
75th percentile$152K
90th percentile$175K

50% of professionals earn between $16,667 - $152,045 AUD

The median salary is $117,579

Top cities

Melbourne205 job openings
Sydney191 job openings
Brisbane98 job openings
Canberra69 job openings
Adelaide66 job openings
Darwin62 job openings
Perth55 job openings

Chief Executive Officer

1,517 job openings

View job listings

The average salary for a Chief Executive Officer in Australia is AUD 117,579 - AUD 152,045 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 134,812 per year, based on 1,517 active job listings.

The cities with the most Chief Executive Officer job opportunities in Australia are Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide. Melbourne leads with 205 job openings.

Explore 1,517 Chief Executive Officer job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.