50% of professionals earn between $13,479 - $98,028 AUD
The median salary is $83,140
The average salary for a Payroll Specialist in Australia is AUD 83,140 - AUD 98,028 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 90,584 per year, based on 2,555 active job listings.
The cities with the most Payroll Specialist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 393 job openings.
Leading employers for Payroll Specialist roles in Australia include Absolute Payroll, Ambition, Mater, ThompsonCook, Capitaltpartners.
Explore 2,555 Payroll Specialist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.