Financial Accountant Salary in Australia

AU$81,600
per year
per month
AU$6,800
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$4,750/year
Bonus
AU$400/month

Financial Accountant - Average Salary

The average salary for a Financial Accountant is AU$81,600 per year (AU$6,800 per month), which is AU$11,712 (+17%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Financial Accountant can expect an average starting salary of AU$54,300. The highest salaries can exceed AU$150,000.
AU$54,300
Low
AU$81,600
Average salary
AU$150,000
High
AU$4,530
Low
AU$6,800
Average salary
AU$12,500
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$1,200
AU$81,100
AU$163,400
Base SalaryAU$54,300 - 150,000
BonusAU$1,200 - 13,400
Total CompensationAU$55,500 - 163,400
AU$100
AU$6,760
AU$13,620
Base SalaryAU$4,530 - 12,500
BonusAU$100 - 1,120
Total CompensationAU$4,630 - 13,620

Financial Accountant Salary Range

Low
AU$54,300
Average salary
AU$81,600
Senior
AU$113,400
High
AU$150,000
Low
AU$4,530
Average salary
AU$6,800
Senior
AU$9,450
High
AU$12,500
Among financial accountants, Junior Financial Accountants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Financial Accountants enjoy the highest salaries.

Financial Accountant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Financial AccountantAU$113K/year
+39% 
Chartered Financial AccountantAU$96K/year
+18% 
Junior Financial AccountantAU$60K/year
 -26%

Financial Accountant - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Financial Accountant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$53,800 per year. A mid career Financial Accountant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$79,800, while a Senior Financial Accountant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$113,400. Financial accountants with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$121,600 per year on average.

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

Late Career▲ +49%
Senior▲ +39%
Average SalaryAU$81,600/year
Mid Career▼ -2%
Entry Level▼ -34%

Gender Breakdown

Female
67%
Male
33%

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Financial Accountant - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Financial Accountant make in Australia?
A Financial Accountant in Australia earns an average of AU$81,600 gross per year, which is about AU$6,800 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Financial Accountant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Financial Accountant in Australia?
The starting salary of a Financial Accountant in Australia is around AU$54,300 gross per year. Junior Financial Accountants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Financial Accountant in Australia?
The highest salary of a Financial Accountant in Australia can reach and exceed AU$150,000 gross per year. Senior Financial Accountants usually have the highest salaries.
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