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Senior accountant salary in Australia

How much does a Senior Accountant make in Australia?

Average base salary

$99,964

The average salary for a senior accountant is $99,964 per year in Australia. 699 salaries reported, updated at 29 June 2026

Senior Accountant job openings in Australia

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Senior Accountant | Part-Time
GBST3.7out of 5 stars.
Sydney NSW
Part-time
5 days ago

Highest paying companies for Senior Accountant in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
WorkPac
 
$228,800per year
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Ergon Energy
 
$148,500per year
St John of God Health Care
 
$136,644per year
Flinders University
 
$135,368per year
St Vincent’s Health Australia
 
$131,205per year
Transport for NSW
 
$130,224per year

Highest paying cities near Australia for Senior Accountants

  1. Newcastle NSW
    $105,959 per year
  2. Sydney NSW
    $104,964 per year
  3. Canberra ACT
    $102,178 per year
  4. Gold Coast QLD
    $101,752 per year
  5. Parramatta NSW
    $99,165 per year

Where can a Senior Accountant earn more?

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