Average salary
$85,000 - $99,734
Median salary
$85,000 - $99,734
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$10K
25th percentile$13K
Median$85K
75th percentile$100K
90th percentile$115K
50% of professionals earn between $12,500 - $99,734 AUD
The median salary is $85,000
Top cities
Sydney631 job openings
Melbourne471 job openings
Brisbane338 job openings
Perth180 job openings
Adelaide139 job openings
Canberra38 job openings
Gold Coast City28 job openings
Newcastle27 job openings
Sydney Cbd27 job openings
The average salary for a Payroll Specialist in Australia is AUD 85,000 - AUD 99,734 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 92,367 per year, based on 3,772 active job listings.
The cities with the most Payroll Specialist job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide. Sydney leads with 631 job openings.
Explore 3,772 Payroll Specialist job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.