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Accountant Salary Melbourne: Gross Pay, Super and Tax in 2026
What is an accountant salary in Melbourne? Gross pay, super guarantee and tax explained using national data and the Victorian state earnings index.
An accountant salary in Melbourne typically sits around the national median for accountants, which is approximately index 96, slightly below the national line of 100, based on Victorian state earnings being 2% below the national average.
What is an accountant salary in Melbourne?
When you search for "accountant salary melbourne", you are likely looking for a realistic gross pay figure, how superannuation adds to it, and what tax you will pay. This guide uses the most current public data from Jobs and Skills Australia, the Fair Work Ombudsman, and the Australian Bureau of Statistics to give you a clear picture.
Gross pay for accountants in Melbourne
Nationally, the median full-time weekly earnings for accountants is $2,003 before tax, according to Jobs and Skills Australia. That annualises to about $104,156. But Melbourne is in Victoria, and Victoria's state earnings index is 98 — meaning typical full-time salaries in Victoria are about 2% below the national line of 100. So a Melbourne accountant salary is likely to be slightly lower than the national median.
Using the state index as a guide, a reasonable estimate for an accountant salary in Melbourne is around $102,000 to $104,000 gross per year. This is a median figure for full-time non-managerial employees. Actual pay varies by experience, firm size, and whether you work in tax, audit, management accounting, or financial services.
How the salary index works
The Salary Index compares any gross yearly pay to the national line of 100, which is set at full-time adult ordinary-time earnings of $108,352 per year (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026). For the national accountant median of $104,156, the index is 96.1 — just below the line. For a Melbourne accountant on $102,000, the index would be about 94.1. This tells you that accountant pay in Melbourne is close to the national average for all occupations, but not above it.
Super guarantee on your accountant salary
From 1 July 2026, the super guarantee is 12% of your ordinary-time earnings, up to a maximum contribution base of $270,830. If your gross salary is $104,000, your employer must contribute an extra $12,480 into your super fund each year. That money is not part of your take-home pay, but it grows for retirement.
For a Melbourne accountant on $102,000, the super contribution would be about $12,240. These amounts are on top of your salary, so your total employment cost is higher than your gross pay.
Tax on an accountant salary in Melbourne
For the 2026–27 income year, resident tax rates (excluding Medicare) are:
- $0 – $18,200: nil
- $18,201 – $45,000: 15%
- $45,001 – $135,000: 30%
- $135,001 – $190,000: 37%
- $190,001+: 45%
Plus a 2% Medicare levy on taxable income.
On a gross salary of $104,000, the estimated tax is about $24,000 (including Medicare**. That leaves around **$80,000 take-home pay. If your salary is $102,000, the tax would be about **$23,500, leaving about **$78,500 take-home. These estimates ignore HELP repayments, salary sacrifice, the Medicare levy reduction and the Medicare levy surcharge.
Awards and enterprise agreements
Most accountants are likely to be covered by the **Professional Employees Award or an enterprise agreement. The Fair Work Ombudsman provides pay guides for awards that may apply, but there is no specific accountant classification in the modern awards database. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, but accountant salaries are typically well above award rates.
Comparing accountant pay across Australia
Victoria's state index of 98 is close to the national line, but other states differ. For example, New South Wales is 101.2, Western Australia is 106.9, and Tasmania is 88.6. You can explore more on our states page. Accountants in Melbourne earn more in mining or professional services industries — the professional, scientific and technical sector has an index of 114.7, while retail trade is 75.9. See industries for more.
Summary
An accountant salary in Melbourne is around $102,000 to $104,000 gross per year, plus 12% super. After tax, take-home is roughly $78,000 to $80,000. The salary index is about 94–96, slightly below the national line. For a full explanation of how we calculate the index, see how the index works.
If you want to compare other roles or locations, browse our topics for more salary guides.
Questions people ask
What is the average accountant salary in Melbourne?
The national median full-time weekly earnings for accountants is $2,003, according to Jobs and Skills Australia. Victoria's state earnings index is 98, meaning typical salaries in Melbourne are about 2% below the national line. So a reasonable estimate for a Melbourne accountant salary is around $102,000–$104,000 gross per year before tax. Actual pay depends on experience, firm type and specialisation.
What tax will I pay on an accountant salary in Melbourne?
For a gross salary of $104,000 in 2026–27, the tax brackets are: nil up to $18,200; 15% on the next $26,800; 30% on the next $90,000; 37% on the next $55,000; and 45% above $190,000. Plus 2% Medicare levy. A $104,000 salary falls in the 30% bracket. Estimated tax plus Medicare is about $24,000, leaving around $80,000 take-home. This ignores HELP, salary sacrifice or the Medicare levy surcharge.