Tax Accountant Salary in Australia

AU$63,400
per year
per month
AU$5,280
per month
per year
Bonus
AU$1,960/year
Bonus
AU$160/month

Tax Accountant - Average Salary

The average salary for a Tax Accountant is AU$63,400 per year (AU$5,280 per month), which is AU$6,488 (-9%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Tax Accountant can expect an average starting salary of AU$44,600. The highest salaries can exceed AU$115,000.
AU$44,600
Low
AU$63,400
Average salary
AU$115,000
High
AU$3,720
Low
AU$5,280
Average salary
AU$9,580
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$1,100
AU$61,300
AU$123,700
Base SalaryAU$44,600 - 115,000
BonusAU$1,100 - 8,700
Total CompensationAU$45,700 - 123,700
AU$90
AU$5,110
AU$10,300
Base SalaryAU$3,720 - 9,580
BonusAU$90 - 720
Total CompensationAU$3,810 - 10,300

Tax Accountant Salary Range

Low
AU$44,600
Average salary
AU$63,400
Senior
AU$82,400
High
AU$115,000
Low
AU$3,720
Average salary
AU$5,280
Senior
AU$6,870
High
AU$9,580
Among tax accountants, Junior Tax Accountants tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers like Senior Tax Accountants enjoy the highest salaries.

Tax Accountant - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Tax AccountantAU$82K/year
+30% 
International Tax AccountantAU$78K/year
+23% 
Corporate Tax AccountantAU$74K/year
+16% 
Junior Tax AccountantAU$50K/year
 -22%

Tax Accountant - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Tax Accountant with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$45,700 per year. A mid career Tax Accountant with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$61,200, while a Senior Tax Accountant with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$82,300. Tax accountants with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$90,300 per year on average.

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

Late Career▲ +42%
Senior▲ +30%
Average SalaryAU$63,400/year
Mid Career▼ -3%
Entry Level▼ -28%

Gender Breakdown

Female
56%
Male
44%

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Tax Accountant - Related Salaries

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

How much does a Tax Accountant make in Australia?
A Tax Accountant in Australia earns an average of AU$63,400 gross per year, which is about AU$5,280 net per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Tax Accountant updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Tax Accountant in Australia?
The starting salary of a Tax Accountant in Australia is around AU$44,600 gross per year. Junior Tax Accountants usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Tax Accountant in Australia?
The highest salary of a Tax Accountant in Australia can reach and exceed AU$115,000 gross per year. Senior Tax Accountants usually have the highest salaries.
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