MELBOURNE / SALARY
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SALARY SURVEYS

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122,807 AUD

$85,032 USD

Sydney

134,490 AUD

75,101 AUD

$52,000 USD

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Average Salary / Melbourne

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Average salary in Melbourne is 122,807 AUD per year. The most typical earning is 75,101 AUD. All data are based on 857 salary surveys. Salaries are different between men and women. Men receive an average salary of 128,249 AUD. Women receive a salary of 106,585 AUD.

The most paid careers are Engineers & Technicians V with average income 246,822 AUD and Insurance with income 173,887 AUD.

Based on education, the highest salaries receive people with Doctorate Degree with salary of 186,163 AUD. The second most paid education level is Masters Degree with salary of 139,947 AUD.

Different experiences affect earning as well. People with 16-20 Years of experience receive salary of 175,331 AUD. Employees with 20+ Years of experience receive 165,511 AUD.

Levels / Melbourne (Gross AUD)

Salary Levels (AUD) per Year	Surveys	[%]
14,400 AUD - 21,699 AUD	0	n/a
21,700 AUD - 28,899 AUD	5	100% 0.58%
28,900 AUD - 36,099 AUD	8	99.42% 0.93%
36,100 AUD - 43,299 AUD	12	98.48% 1.4%
43,300 AUD - 50,499 AUD	17	97.08% 1.98%
50,500 AUD - 57,799 AUD	31	95.1% 3.62%
57,800 AUD - 64,999 AUD	51	91.48% 5.95%
65,000 AUD - 72,199 AUD	53	85.53% 6.18%
THE MOST TYPICAL SALARY
72,200 AUD - 79,399 AUD	69	79.35% 8.05%
79,400 AUD - 86,699 AUD	55	71.3% 6.42%
86,700 AUD - 93,899 AUD	69	64.88% 8.05%
93,900 AUD - 101,099 AUD	28	56.83% 3.27%
101,100 AUD - 108,299 AUD	39	53.56% 4.55%
108,300 AUD - 115,499 AUD	57	49.01% 6.65%
115,500 AUD - 122,799 AUD	39	42.36% 4.55%
122,800 AUD - 129,999 AUD	42	37.81% 4.9%
130,000 AUD - 137,199 AUD	26	32.91% 3.03%
137,200 AUD - 144,399 AUD	25	29.87% 2.92%
144,400 AUD - 151,599 AUD	28	26.95% 3.27%
151,600 AUD - 158,899 AUD	27	23.69% 3.15%
158,900 AUD - 166,099 AUD	12	20.54% 1.4%
166,100 AUD - 173,299 AUD	12	19.14% 1.4%
173,300 AUD - 180,499 AUD	16	17.74% 1.87%
180,500 AUD - 187,799 AUD	11	15.87% 1.28%
187,800 AUD - 194,999 AUD	13	14.59% 1.52%
195,000 AUD - 202,199 AUD	5	13.07% 0.58%
202,200 AUD - 209,399 AUD	20	12.49% 2.33%
209,400 AUD - 216,599 AUD	5	10.15% 0.58%
HIGH SALARIES
216,600 AUD - 231,099 AUD	17	9.57% 1.98%
231,100 AUD - 245,499 AUD	11	7.58% 1.28%
245,500 AUD - 259,999 AUD	10	6.3% 1.17%
260,000 AUD - 274,399 AUD	6	5.13% 0.7%
274,400 AUD - 288,799 AUD	11	4.43% 1.28%
288,900 AUD - 303,299 AUD	5	3.15% 0.58%
303,300 AUD - 317,699 AUD	1	2.57% 0.12%
317,700 AUD - 332,199 AUD	4	2.45% 0.47%
332,200 AUD - 346,599 AUD	3	1.98% 0.35%
346,600 AUD - 361,099 AUD	2	1.63% 0.23%
361,100 AUD - 505,499 AUD	12	1.4% 1.4%

Gender / Melbourne (Gross AUD)

#		Surveys		AVERAGE SALARY / YEAR
1	Men	466	128,249 AUD
2	Women	190	106,585 AUD

Education / Melbourne (Gross AUD)

#		Surveys
1	Doctorate Degree	29	186,163 AUD
2	Masters Degree	213	139,947 AUD
3	Bachelors Degree	429	119,872 AUD
4	Bellow H. School	6	116,984 AUD
5	Some College	97	104,563 AUD
6	High School	83	93,298 AUD

Experience / Melbourne (Gross AUD)

#		Surveys
1	16-20 Years	81	175,331 AUD
2	20+ Years	103	165,511 AUD
3	12-16 Years	71	146,880 AUD
4	8-12 Years	160	130,704 AUD
5	4-8 Years	176	109,040 AUD
6	2-4 Years	128	93,442 AUD
7	1-2 Years	60	89,254 AUD
8	0-1 Year	78	78,856 AUD

Age / Melbourne (Gross AUD)

#		Surveys
1	66-70	1	258,520 AUD
2	71-75	1	204,072 AUD
3	51-55	37	183,130 AUD
4	41-45	69	148,613 AUD
5	46-50	65	144,569 AUD
6	36-40	108	142,836 AUD
7	56-60	15	128,682 AUD
8	n/a	201	125,505 AUD
9	61-65	5	122,616 AUD
10	31-35	120	117,706 AUD
11	26-30	145	95,320 AUD
12	21-25	77	82,755 AUD
13	14-20	12	67,879 AUD
14	76-99	1	26,574 AUD

Work Type / Melbourne (Gross AUD)

#		Surveys
1	Self Employed	35	154,534 AUD
2	Permanent	705	125,072 AUD
3	Contract	82	113,518 AUD
4	Part Time	35	67,590 AUD

Career Groups / Melbourne (Gross AUD)

#		Surveys
1	Engineers & Technicians V	6	246,822 AUD
2	Insurance	7	173,887 AUD
3	Aviation & Shipping	6	165,366 AUD
4	Management & Business	101	161,756 AUD
5	Health Care & Medical	26	148,180 AUD
6	Human Resources	32	147,313 AUD
7	Law	16	145,291 AUD
8	Arts, Culture, Performance	3	139,225 AUD
9	IT & Programming	90	133,448 AUD
10	IT & Programming II	55	129,115 AUD
11	Construction & Labor Workers	28	127,527 AUD
12	Finance & Banking	35	125,938 AUD
13	Properties & Real Estates	7	125,360 AUD
14	Agriculture & Fishing	3	120,739 AUD
15	Engineers & Technicians	45	120,306 AUD
16	Marketing, Sales, Purchase	51	119,150 AUD
17	Health Care & Medical II	18	117,128 AUD
18	Salesmen & Saleswomen	21	114,240 AUD
19	Geography & Geodesy	3	112,362 AUD
20	Organization & Coordination	7	111,929 AUD
21	Education & University	45	110,340 AUD
22	Logistics, Road, Railway	10	105,863 AUD
23	Public Sector	18	105,430 AUD
24	Media	14	103,263 AUD
25	Accounting & Administration	73	101,097 AUD
26	Automobile	8	97,053 AUD
27	Architect Constructions	15	96,331 AUD
28	Customer Services	29	90,843 AUD
29	Manufacturing & Labor Workers	21	89,976 AUD
30	Engineers & Technicians IV	6	89,832 AUD
31	Fashion	6	88,821 AUD
32	Engineers & Technicians III	3	87,954 AUD
33	Sports & Recreation	3	82,033 AUD
34	Making Design	17	81,311 AUD
35	Archaeology & History	1	76,978 AUD
36	Security & Fireguard	2	76,689 AUD
37	Restaurants, Inns, Pubs	15	69,757 AUD
38	Hotels & Tourism	8	68,168 AUD
39	Engineers & Technicians II	1	66,724 AUD
40	Military	2	58,925 AUD

Careers / Melbourne (Gross AUD)

#		Surveys
1	Doctor Specialist	5	314,124 AUD
2	Other Engineer Career	6	246,822 AUD
3	Director	16	232,235 AUD
4	Finance Manager	4	228,335 AUD
5	University Professor	6	220,392 AUD
6	General Manager	17	215,193 AUD
7	Construction Manager	5	206,238 AUD
8	Lawyer	8	183,275 AUD
9	IT Manager	13	181,108 AUD
10	Human Resources Manager	21	172,010 AUD
11	Program Manager	5	169,988 AUD
12	Engineering Manager	6	164,211 AUD
13	Other Sales Career	4	162,478 AUD
14	Doctor	5	160,745 AUD
15	IT Project Manager	19	158,434 AUD
16	Construction Project Manager	5	147,602 AUD
17	Software Engineer	5	143,125 AUD
18	Operations Manager	7	138,214 AUD
19	CPA - Certified Public Accountant	7	128,538 AUD
20	Manager	14	126,227 AUD
21	Other Marketing Career	5	126,227 AUD
22	Manufacturing	7	125,649 AUD
23	Other Public Sector Career	7	123,483 AUD
24	Project Manager	16	119,439 AUD
25	Marketing Manager	10	119,295 AUD
26	Web Developer	7	117,995 AUD
27	Chartered Accountant	9	116,695 AUD
28	Customer Service Manager	10	115,973 AUD
29	Lecturer	7	114,240 AUD
30	Salesmen or Saleswomen	7	114,095 AUD
31	Other Human Resource Career	5	113,518 AUD
32	Software Developer	20	110,918 AUD
33	Other Architect Career	4	110,773 AUD
34	Security Specialist	6	109,474 AUD
35	Marketing Coordinator	4	107,741 AUD
36	Business Marketing	4	106,152 AUD
37	Senior Accountant	5	103,986 AUD
38	.NET Developer	5	103,408 AUD
39	Mortgage Broker	4	101,964 AUD
40	Mechanical Engineer	11	98,642 AUD
41	IT Coordinator	7	98,642 AUD
42	Architect	9	98,064 AUD
43	System Administrator	7	95,320 AUD
44	Other Medical Career	7	94,887 AUD
45	Engineer	7	94,598 AUD
46	Financial Analyst	8	89,976 AUD
47	Civil Engineer	5	87,088 AUD
48	Accountant	14	86,943 AUD
49	Social Worker	5	80,011 AUD
50	Teacher	9	79,722 AUD
51	Cook	4	79,433 AUD
52	Graphic Designer	5	76,689 AUD
53	Manufacturing Worker	5	76,111 AUD
54	Hotel Manager	5	73,512 AUD
55	Construction Project Coordinator	4	72,934 AUD
56	Restaurant Manager	5	67,735 AUD
57	Other Education Career	5	59,791 AUD
58	Customer Consultant	5	57,625 AUD

People's individual salary examples (surveys)

Manager

Posted 28 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Oversee profitability, seek new work, prepare contracts."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Some College	4-8 Years	Advanced	102,200 AUD

Senior Business Analyst

Posted 28 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"System Design, Process Mapping, Automation, Data management. System Analysis. Data Analysis, Reporting."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	Expert	119,100 AUD

Project Architect

Posted 27 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Drafting, designing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	0-1 Year	Basic	64,200 AUD

Leut

Posted 11 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Trainer."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Advanced	84,000 AUD

General Practitioner

Posted 10 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"General Practitioner."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Intermediate	68,600 AUD

3d Generalist

Posted 08 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Animation, VFX, Compositing."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	Advanced	35,300 AUD

Materials Specialist

Posted 07 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Material redefines."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Doctorate Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	176,500 AUD

Professional Services Engagement Manager

Posted 04 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Selling IT PS and MS services."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	Advanced	286,900 AUD

Financial Accountant

Posted 04 September 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Everything - I am omniscient."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Doctorate Degree	8-12 Years	Expert	143,500 AUD

Consultant

Posted 27 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Financial Consulting."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Intermediate	77,400 AUD

Chief Technology Officer

Posted 24 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Executive leadership of engineering, strategy & operations."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	12-16 Years	Expert	279,600 AUD

Phd Student

Posted 15 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Research."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Doctorate Degree	2-4 Years	Expert	33,300 AUD

Quality Assurance Associate

Posted 14 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Batch release - medical devices industry."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Basic	72,700 AUD

Senior Software Engineer

Posted 14 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

". net, databases, Azure."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	141,400 AUD

Brand Manager

Posted 13 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Sales, brand management, ecommerce."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	0-1 Year	Intermediate	75,700 AUD

Blinds Installer

Posted 13 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Blinds awnings shutters."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Advanced	121,200 AUD

Marketing Coordinator

Posted 12 July 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Managing marketing platforms."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	90,900 AUD

Advanced Child Protection Practitioner

Posted 16 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Child protection."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Advanced	93,300 AUD

Chief Geologist

Posted 15 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Bachelor of Science."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	16-20 Years	Advanced	298,400 AUD

Administration Assistant

Posted 14 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Data entry
Record keeping
Recruitment and onboarding assistance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	67,400 AUD

Coordinator

Posted 09 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Patient Risk Management system to create their appointment."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	8-12 Years	Advanced	56,000 AUD

Nurse

Posted 08 June 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Pt care."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	High School	0-1 Year	Basic	72,500 AUD

Locomotive Driver

Posted 28 May 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Drive trains."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Some College	8-12 Years	Advanced	193,500 AUD

Pastry Cook/baker

Posted 26 May 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Make pies, donut, bread, slices."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Some College	1-2 Years	Intermediate	87,100 AUD

Contracts

Posted 14 April 2022

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	Intermediate	75,300 AUD

Chief Executive Officer

Posted 13 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Strategy. Risk. Financial management. Operations. Governance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Doctorate Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	255,600 AUD

Senior Manager Finance Business Partner

Posted 07 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Financial Manager of division."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	188,300 AUD

Management Consultant

Posted 07 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"BA and FM."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	157,000 AUD

Property Manager

Posted 06 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Property Management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	High School	8-12 Years	Advanced	151,600 AUD

Project Manager

Posted 06 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Oil and gas."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Advanced	136,000 AUD

Product Specialist

Posted 06 April 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Sell and consult designers."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Advanced	115,100 AUD

Financial Analyst

Posted 27 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Reporting & forcast."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Some College	1-2 Years	Intermediate	90,700 AUD

Nutrition And Sport Science Consultant

Posted 22 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Program design
Nutrition consult
Sport science consult
Personal training."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	83,700 AUD

Executive Assistant

Posted 21 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Calendar Management, Travel Management, Event Management."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	1-2 Years	Basic	65,900 AUD

General Managers

Posted 19 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Training, supervising, organising."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Intermediate	68,000 AUD

Mortgage Broker

Posted 18 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Helping clients with home loans."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	4-8 Years	Expert	167,400 AUD

Principal Engineer

Posted 05 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Corrosion, aerospace, materials, systems."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Advanced	152,800 AUD

Metal Engineer

Posted 05 March 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Metal engineering."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	4-8 Years	Intermediate	144,400 AUD

Head Of Rewards

Posted 21 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Oversee remuneration, performance, governance."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	357,600 AUD

Senior Software Engineer

Posted 20 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Dotnet, databases, azure."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	157,300 AUD

Employment Consultant

Posted 20 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Employment Services."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	1-2 Years	Expert	62,300 AUD

Accountant

Posted 17 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Accounting."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Intermediate	86,800 AUD

Building Energy Analyst

Posted 17 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Making sure the building energy usage is compliant with the relevant Australian Code."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	0-1 Year	Intermediate	61,300 AUD

Service Designer, Business Analyst

Posted 14 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Knowledge and skills: CX, UX, Telecom Service Journeys, HCD, Graphical Design, Analysis, Facilitation
Tasks: Planning and arranging people, infrastructure, communication and material components of a service in order to improve its quality, and the interaction between the service provider and its users."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	8-12 Years	Advanced	163,500 AUD

Chief Executive Officer

Posted 13 February 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Market analytics for energy retail."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	High School	2-4 Years	Advanced	255,400 AUD

Systems Manager

Posted 13 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"SCADA, IP, Networking."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	203,800 AUD

Operations Manager

Posted 13 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Oversee operations of the company."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	High School	4-8 Years	Expert	270,200 AUD

National Hrm

Posted 12 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"HR related all scale."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	101,300 AUD

Software Engineer

Posted 12 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Programming."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Bachelors Degree	2-4 Years	Advanced	112,600 AUD

Director

Posted 11 January 2022
Key knowledge and tasks

"Director."

City	Education	Experience	Knowledge	Gross salary / year
Melbourne	Masters Degree	16-20 Years	Expert	337,800 AUD

ECONOMY / Melbourne

Average Salary for IT Consultant is around 80.000 AUD in Melbourne. Software developers earn around 85.000 AUD per year. IT project managers earn around 98.000 AUD and more in average.

Melbourne has a various economy with specially strengths in finance, manufacturing, IT, logistics, education, conventions and tourism. Melbourne is home for Australia's largest seaport. Melbourne is an important financial centre as well.

MELBOURNE / SALARY AUSTRALIA

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134,490 AUD

75,101 AUD

Average Salary / Melbourne

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People's individual salary examples (surveys)

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