Average salary
$85,000 - $100,000
Median salary
$85,000 - $100,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$46K
25th percentile$57K
Median$85K
75th percentile$100K
90th percentile$115K
50% of professionals earn between $57,315 - $100,000 AUD
The median salary is $85,000
Top cities
Sydney668 job openings
Melbourne493 job openings
Brisbane354 job openings
Perth200 job openings
Adelaide145 job openings
Canberra53 job openings
Gold Coast City32 job openings
Sydney Cbd30 job openings
Newcastle24 job openings
Gold Coast21 job openings
The average salary for a Payroll Specialist in Australia is AUD 85,000 - AUD 100,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 92,500 per year, based on 3,949 active job listings.
The cities with the most Payroll Specialist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 668 job openings.
Explore 3,949 Payroll Specialist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.