What is the median salary for Higher Education in Melbourne?

The median salary for Higher Education in Melbourne is AUD 110,527 - AUD 119,053 per year.

How does the Higher Education salary in Melbourne compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Higher Education in Australia is AUD 111,643 - AUD 120,330, while in Melbourne it is AUD 114,871 - AUD 133,823.

Which companies hire the most Higher Education professionals in Melbourne?

Top companies hiring Higher Education in Melbourne include Deakin University, Holmesglen, La Trobe University, Monash University.

Higher Education Salary in Australia

Higher Education Salary in Melbourne

Based on 140 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$114,871 - $133,823

Median salary

$110,527 - $119,053

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$86K

25th percentile$97K

Median$111K

75th percentile$126K

90th percentile$160K

50% of professionals earn between $96,645 - $126,243 AUD

The median salary is $110,527

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

114,871 - 133,823

Median salary

110,527 - 119,053

140 job openings

Australia

Average salary

111,643 - 120,330

Median salary

111,643 - 120,330

679 job openings

Other cities

Sydney104 job openings

Brisbane29 job openings

Canberra28 job openings

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The average salary for a Higher Education in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 114,871 - AUD 133,823 per year in 2026, based on 140 job listings.

Leading employers for Higher Education roles in Australia include Deakin University, Holmesglen, La Trobe University, Monash University.

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