Chief of staff salary in Australia

The average salary for a Chief of Staff is $154,390 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 13 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 3 September 2026.

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Chief of Staff salaries typically range between a low of $109,181 and a high of $218,320 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Chief of Staff include Glen Waverley VIC at $199,007 per year, Melbourne VIC at $175,940 per year and Brisbane QLD at $174,102 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Chief of Staff include Department of Justice and Community Safety ($247,807 per year) and ACT Government ($221,175 per year).