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Salary Guide

Payroll Specialist Salary in Australia

Based on 4,168 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$90,000 - $100,000
Median salary
$90,000 - $100,000
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K
25th percentile$80K
Median$90K
75th percentile$100K
90th percentile$115K

50% of professionals earn between $80,000 - $100,000 AUD

The median salary is $90,000

Top cities

Sydney745 job openings
Melbourne552 job openings
Brisbane356 job openings
Perth216 job openings
Adelaide146 job openings
Canberra58 job openings
Gold Coast City39 job openings
Sydney Cbd35 job openings

Payroll Specialist

4,168 job openings

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The average salary for a Payroll Specialist in Australia is AUD 90,000 - AUD 100,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 95,000 per year, based on 4,168 active job listings.

The cities with the most Payroll Specialist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 745 job openings.

Explore 4,168 Payroll Specialist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.