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Assistant accountant salary in Australia

How much does an Assistant Accountant make in Australia?

Average base salary

$76,744

The average salary for a assistant accountant is $76,744 per year in Australia. 283 salaries reported, updated at 12 July 2026

Assistant Accountant job openings in Australia

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Assistant Accountant
CFC4.8out of 5 stars.
Melbourne VIC
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Assistant Accountant in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
L3Harris
 
$138,500per year
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HOYTS
 
$104,000per year
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St John's Park Bowling Club
 
$100,000per year
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Transport for NSW
 
$98,252per year
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City of Greater Dandenong
 
$97,705per year
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Public Transport Authority
 
$96,483per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Assistant Accountants

  1. Newcastle NSW
    $91,859 per year
  2. Perth WA
    $88,911 per year
  3. North Sydney NSW
    $86,443 per year
  4. Inner West NSW
    $81,282 per year
  5. Sydney NSW
    $80,281 per year

Where can an Assistant Accountant earn more?

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