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Bookkeeper salary in Australia

How much does a Bookkeeper make in Australia?

Average base salary

$72,527

The average salary for a bookkeeper is $72,527 per year in Australia. 249 salaries reported, updated at 9 June 2026

Bookkeeper job openings in Australia

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Bookkeeping
Jobstar Pty Ltd
Hope Island QLD
$30 - $35 an hour
Part-time
23 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Bookkeeper in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Victoria University
 
$197,621per year
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RMIT University
 
$147,680per year
Stufflers Bear Building
 
$104,000per year
WorkPac
 
$86,667per year
NCS
 
$84,333per year
Cyrus Persian Carpets
 
$80,428per year

Highest paying cities near Australia for Bookkeepers

  1. Parramatta NSW
    $84,512 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $82,856 per year
  3. Melbourne VIC
    $80,645 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $75,715 per year
  5. Moorabbin VIC
    $75,056 per year

Where can a Bookkeeper earn more?

Compare salaries for Bookkeepers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Bookkeeper get paid in Australia?

Assistant Bookkeeper

Job openings
Average $60,424 per year