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Accountant salary in Australia

How much does an Accountant make in Australia?

Average base salary

$82,002

The average salary for a accountant is $82,002 per year in Australia. 2.2k salaries reported, updated at 10 August 2026

Accountant job openings in Australia

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Commercial Accountant
Compass Group Australia3.1out of 5 stars.
North Sydney NSW
Full-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Accountant in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Victoria University
 
$177,278per year
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James Hardie Building Products
 
$150,000per year
WA Country Health Service
 
$144,336per year
NSW Department of Communities ...
 
$131,466per year
Bis Industries
 
$130,000per year
WorkPac
 
$130,000per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Accountants

  1. Perth WA
    $87,823 per year
  2. Gold Coast QLD
    $87,684 per year
  3. Canberra ACT
    $85,177 per year
  4. Brisbane QLD
    $84,739 per year
  5. Newcastle NSW
    $82,237 per year

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