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Office manager salary in Australia

How much does an Office Manager make in Australia?

Average base salary

$81,360

The average salary for a office manager is $81,360 per year in Australia. 1.3k salaries reported, updated at 2 November 2026

Office Manager job openings in Australia

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Office Manager
Laneway Education
Sydney NSW
$78,000 - $82,000 a year
Full-time
9 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Office Manager in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Cement Australia
 
$249,600per year
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Transport Accident Commission
 
$200,000per year
Queensland Rail
 
$191,128per year
Greater Western Water
 
$180,000per year
St Vincent’s Health Australia
 
$162,968per year
Rockhampton Regional Council
 
$152,000per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Office Managers

  1. Darwin NT
    $87,243 per year
  2. Sydney NSW
    $86,022 per year
  3. Canberra ACT
    $85,497 per year
  4. Adelaide SA
    $85,145 per year
  5. Perth WA
    $84,301 per year

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The average salary for an Office Manager is $81,360 per year in Australia. This figure is based on 1.3k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 2 November 2026.

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Office Manager salaries typically range between a low of $64,901 and a high of $101,993 per year, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Office Manager include Darwin NT at $87,243 per year, Sydney NSW at $86,022 per year and Canberra ACT at $85,497 per year.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Office Manager include Cement Australia ($249,600 per year) and Transport Accident Commission ($200,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Office Manager salary compares to related positions:

  • Junior Office Manager: Average $63,833 per year
  • Senior Office Manager: Average $97,352 per year

How much do similar professions as Office Manager get paid in Australia?

Junior Office Manager

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Average $63,833 per year