Forensic Accountant Salary in Australia

AU$82,300
per year
per month
AU$6,860
per month
per year

Forensic Accountant - Average Salary

The average salary for a Forensic Accountant is AU$82,300 per year (AU$6,860 per month), which is AU$12,412 (+18%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Forensic Accountant can expect an average starting salary of AU$52,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$160,000.
AU$52,700
Low
AU$82,300
Average salary
AU$160,000
High
AU$4,390
Low
AU$6,860
Average salary
AU$13,330
High

Forensic Accountant Salary Range

Low
AU$52,700
Average salary
AU$82,300
Senior
AU$108,700
High
AU$160,000
Low
AU$4,390
Average salary
AU$6,860
Senior
AU$9,060
High
AU$13,330
Among forensic accountants, Junior Forensic Accountants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Forensic Accountants enjoy the highest salaries.

Forensic Accountant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Forensic AccountantAU$109K/year
+32% 
Junior Forensic AccountantAU$61K/year
 -26%

Forensic Accountant - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Forensic Accountant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$52,700 per year. A mid career Forensic Accountant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$80,200, while a Senior Forensic Accountant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$108,700. Forensic accountants with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$119,700 per year on average.

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

Late Career▲ +45%
Senior▲ +32%
Average SalaryAU$82,300/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -36%

Gender Breakdown

Female
53%
Male
47%

Forensic Accountant - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Forensic Accountant make in Australia?
A Forensic Accountant in Australia earns an average of AU$82,300 gross per year, which is about AU$6,860 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Forensic Accountant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Forensic Accountant in Australia?
The starting salary of a Forensic Accountant in Australia is around AU$52,700 gross per year. Junior Forensic Accountants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Forensic Accountant in Australia?
The highest salary of a Forensic Accountant in Australia can reach and exceed AU$160,000 gross per year. Senior Forensic Accountants usually have the highest salaries.
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