Finance & Banking

Accountant Salary in Australia

Accountants prepare financial statements, manage tax obligations and provide compliance advice. Seek has thousands of accountant roles across Australia at any time, from small practices to Big 4 firms. CA or CPA accreditation significantly increases salary at senior levels.

AU Typical Range

$65k$110k

AU Median

$82k

NZ Typical Range

NZD $60k$96k

Salary by experience level

Graduate / Junior

AU$55k – $75k
NZNZD $50k – $68k

Intermediate (CA)

AU$75k – $100k
NZNZD $68k – $90k

Senior Accountant

AU$100k – $130k
NZNZD $90k – $118k

Manager

AU$130k – $170k
NZNZD $118k – $152k

Estimated take-home pay (AU median)

Based on $82k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.

Annual

$63,243

Monthly

$5,270

Fortnightly

$2,432

Common employers on Seek

PwCDeloitteKPMGEYGrant ThorntonBDO

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average Accountant salary in Australia?

The average Accountant salary in Australia is around $82k per year, with a typical Seek range of $65k – $110k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.

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What does a Accountant take home after tax in Australia?

At the median salary of $82k, take-home pay is approximately $63,243 per year ($5,270 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.

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