Accountant salary in Australia

The average salary for an Accountant is $82,049 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 2.2k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 17 August 2026.

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Accountant salaries typically range between a low of $60,585 and a high of $111,117 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Accountant include Perth WA at $87,775 per year, Gold Coast QLD at $87,684 per year and Canberra ACT at $85,177 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Accountant include Victoria University (USD 177,278 per year) and James Hardie Building Products (USD 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 $77,620 per year
• Junior Accountant: Average $69,538 per year
• Senior Accountant: Average $100,649 per year