Accountant Salary in Australia

AU$64,200
per year
per hour
AU$30.60
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$1,980/year
Commission
AU$2,670/year
Profit Sharing
AU$2,310/year

Accountant - Average Salary

The average salary for an Accountant is AU$64,200 per year (AU$30.60 per hour), which is AU$5,688 (-8%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
An Accountant can expect an average starting salary of AU$40,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$125,000.
AU$40,600
Low
AU$64,200
Average salary
AU$125,000
High
AU$22.70
Low
AU$30.60
Average salary
AU$64.90
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus, commission and profit sharing.
AU$0
AU$77,400
AU$154,720
Base SalaryAU$40,600 - 125,000
BonusAU$0 - 10,670
CommissionAU$500 - 7,850
Profit SharingAU$0 - 11,200
Total CompensationAU$41,100 - 154,720
AU$22.70
AU$21.10
AU$64.90
Base SalaryAU$22.70 - 64.90
Total CompensationAU$22.70 - 64.90

Accountant Salary Range

Low
AU$40,600
Average salary
AU$64,200
Senior
AU$83,500
High
AU$125,000
Low
AU$22.70
Average salary
AU$30.60
Senior
AU$41.80
High
AU$64.90
Among Accountants in Australia, Junior Accountants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Accountants enjoy the highest salaries.

Accountant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior AccountantAU$84K/year
+30% 
Insolvency AccountantAU$66K/year
+3% 
Graduate AccountantAU$53K/year
 -17%
Junior AccountantAU$44K/year
 -32%

Accountant - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Accountant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$41,100 per year. A mid career Accountant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$63,200, while a Senior Accountant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$83,500. Accountants with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$92,300 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Accountant in Australia

Late Career▲ +44%
Senior▲ +30%
Average SalaryAU$64,200/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -36%

Gender Breakdown

Female
39%
Male
61%

Accountant - Jobs by Location

Accountant - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Accountant job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Accountant

How much does an Accountant make in Australia?
An Accountant in Australia earns an average of AU$64,200 gross per year, which is about AU$30.60 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Accountant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Accountant in Australia?
The starting salary of an Accountant in Australia is around AU$40,600 gross per year. Junior Accountants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Accountant in Australia?
The highest salary of an Accountant in Australia can reach and exceed AU$125,000 gross per year. Senior Accountants usually have the highest salaries.
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