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Chief of staff salary in Australia

How much does a Chief of Staff make in Australia?

Average base salary

$154,390

The average salary for a chief of staff is $154,390 per year in Australia. 13 salaries reported, updated at 15 September 2026

Highest paying companies for Chief of Staff in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Department of Justice and Comm...
 
$247,807per year
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ACT Government
 
$221,175per year
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NSW Government
 
$215,000per year
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NSW Health
 
$181,030per year
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Sydney Local Health District
 
$181,030per year
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Western Australia Police Force
 
$181,029per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Chief of Staffs

  1. Glen Waverley VIC
    $199,007 per year
  2. Melbourne VIC
    $175,940 per year
  3. Brisbane QLD
    $174,102 per year
  4. Melbourne City Centre VIC
    $173,931 per year
  5. Canberra ACT
    $151,689 per year

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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 15 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).