Chief of staff salary in Australia

The average salary for a Chief of Staff is $149,461 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 12 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 30 July 2026.

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Chief of Staff salaries typically range between a low of $106,657 and a high of $209,442 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, Brisbane QLD at $174,102 per year and Melbourne City Centre VIC at $173,931 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 (USD 247,807 per year) and ACT Government (USD 221,175 per year).