Chartered Accountant Salary in Australia

AU$74,200
per year
per hour
AU$37.80
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$3,200/year
Profit Sharing
AU$4,600/year

Chartered Accountant - Average Salary

The average salary for a Chartered Accountant is AU$74,200 per year (AU$37.80 per hour), which is AU$4,312 (+6%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Chartered Accountant can expect an average starting salary of AU$51,200. The highest salaries can exceed AU$140,000.
AU$51,200
Low
AU$74,200
Average salary
AU$140,000
High
AU$27.10
Low
AU$37.80
Average salary
AU$75.80
High
Total compensation includes salary, bonus and profit sharing.
AU$950
AU$86,200
AU$173,400
Base SalaryAU$51,200 - 140,000
BonusAU$950 - 17,600
Profit SharingAU$1,400 - 15,800
Total CompensationAU$53,550 - 173,400
AU$27.10
AU$24.40
AU$75.80
Base SalaryAU$27.10 - 75.80
Total CompensationAU$27.10 - 75.80

Chartered Accountant Salary Range

Low
AU$51,200
Average salary
AU$74,200
Senior
AU$102,400
High
AU$140,000
Low
AU$27.10
Average salary
AU$37.80
Senior
AU$53.60
High
AU$75.80
Among chartered accountants, Entry-Level Chartered Accountants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Chartered Accountants enjoy the highest salaries.

Chartered Accountant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Entry-Level Chartered AccountantAU$102K/year
+38% 
Senior Chartered AccountantAU$51K/year
 -31%

Chartered Accountant - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Chartered Accountant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$53,550 per year. A mid career Chartered Accountant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$72,600, while a Senior Chartered Accountant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$102,400. Chartered accountants with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$115,600 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Chartered Accountant in Australia

Late Career▲ +56%
Senior▲ +38%
Average SalaryAU$74,200/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -28%

Gender Breakdown

Female
46%
Male
54%

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Chartered Accountant - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Chartered 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 Chartered Accountant

How much does a Chartered Accountant make in Australia?
A Chartered Accountant in Australia earns an average of AU$74,200 gross per year, which is about AU$37.80 net per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Chartered Accountant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Chartered Accountant in Australia?
The starting salary of a Chartered Accountant in Australia is around AU$51,200 gross per year. Entry-Level Chartered Accountants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Chartered Accountant in Australia?
The highest salary of a Chartered Accountant in Australia can reach and exceed AU$140,000 gross per year. Senior Chartered Accountants usually have the highest salaries.
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