Accountant salary in Australia

The average salary for an Accountant is $82,175 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 2.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 7 September 2026.

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Accountant salaries typically range between a low of $60,695 and a high of $111,257 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Accountant include Gold Coast QLD at $87,684 per year, Perth WA at $87,238 per year and Canberra ACT at $85,763 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Accountant include Victoria University ($177,278 per year) and James Hardie Building Products ($150,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Accountant salary compares to related positions:

• Accounting Intern: Average $54,740 per year
• Assistant Accountant: Average $77,774 per year
• Junior Accountant: Average $69,442 per year
• Senior Accountant: Average $100,890 per year