Finance & Banking
Accountant Salary in Australia
Accountants prepare financial statements, manage tax obligations and provide compliance advice. Seek has thousands of accountant roles across Australia at any time, from small practices to Big 4 firms. CA or CPA accreditation significantly increases salary at senior levels.
AU Typical Range
$65k – $110k
AU Median
$82k
NZ Typical Range
NZD $60k – $96k
Salary by experience level
Graduate / Junior
Intermediate (CA)
Senior Accountant
Manager
Estimated take-home pay (AU median)
Based on $82k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.
Annual
$63,243
Monthly
$5,270
Fortnightly
$2,432
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What is the average Accountant salary in Australia?
The average Accountant salary in Australia is around $82k per year, with a typical Seek range of $65k – $110k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.
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What does a Accountant take home after tax in Australia?
At the median salary of $82k, take-home pay is approximately $63,243 per year ($5,270 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.