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Tax accountant salary in Australia

How much does a Tax Accountant make in Australia?

Average base salary

$81,009

The average salary for a tax accountant is $81,009 per year in Australia. 225 salaries reported, updated at 11 July 2026

Tax Accountant job openings in Australia

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Allens4.2out of 5 stars.
Sydney NSW
Full-time
11 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Tax Accountant in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
NCS
 
$160,000per year
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Australian Taxation Office
 
$126,100per year
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NSW Department of Education
 
$124,552per year
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Randstad
 
$117,500per year
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Department of Finance
 
$115,939per year
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Robert Half
 
$112,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Tax Accountants

  1. Canberra ACT
    $101,258 per year
  2. Parramatta NSW
    $83,991 per year
  3. Perth WA
    $82,760 per year
  4. Sydney NSW
    $81,634 per year
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $80,091 per year

Where can a Tax Accountant earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Tax Accountant get paid in Australia?

Junior Tax Accountant

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Average $77,470 per year

Senior Tax Accountant

Job openings
Average $102,558 per year