Median salary
$105,175
per year · annualized USD
Typical range
$74.1k – $142.4k
25th–75th percentile
Disclosing pay
17.5%
587 of 3,363 roles
Live roles
3,363
open right now
Salary trend
median · annualized USDSalary distribution
annualized USD · disclosed rolesHighest-paying jobs
Pediatrician - Regional South Australia - 365,798 - 713,692pa
ED/GP - Locum | July 2026 - May 2027 Various dates
General Practitioner (Obstetrics) | Regional SA | Up to 652k p.a
Seasonal Team Member
Vice President, Manufacturing Excellence
Senior Director, Immunology Translational & Clinical Research
System Life Cycle Design & Integration- Fellow 2
Propulsion for Survivability - NG Fellow 1
Top companies hiring
| Company | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
|
Northrop Grumman
|
$123,000 | 256 |
St Vincent's Health Australia
|
$97,045 | 63 |
|
CACI
|
$95,700 | 24 |
STR
|
$159,000 | 21 |
AeroVironment
|
$117,375 | 12 |
Booz Allen Hamilton
|
$142,400 | 11 |
|
Mediix
|
$286,000 | 10 |
| GH Goodlife Health Clubs | $65,000 | 10 |
Highest-paying roles in Melbourne
| Role | Median | Roles |
|---|---|---|
| Software Engineer | $150,250 | 43 |
| Data Analyst | $111,800 | 3 |
| Nurse | $97,045 | 23 |
| Sales | $71,469 | 28 |
| Accountant | $69,029 | 4 |
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How much do roles in Melbourne pay?
The median salary for roles in Melbourne is $105,175 per year. Most pay falls between $74,138 (25th percentile) and $142,400 (75th percentile), with the broader 10th–90th percentile band running from $46,132 to $191,100.
These figures are computed live from 3,363 active roles in Melbourne on JobsRadar, of which 587 (17.5%) publish a salary range. Pay is normalized to annualized USD so roles can be compared on equal terms; the highest-paying roles listed above show their original posted currency. Numbers refresh every few hours as new roles are posted and older ones close.
Employers currently hiring well-paid roles in Melbourne include Mediix, ABC Fine Wine & Spirits, CACI and CSL.
Salary transparency varies by employer and region, so the disclosing share above reflects only roles that publish pay — not every open position. Use it as a directional benchmark rather than an exact offer.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary in Melbourne?
- The median is $105,175 per year, with most pay between $74,138 and $142,400 (25th–75th percentile), based on 587 live listings that disclose pay on JobsRadar.
- What is the salary range in Melbourne?
- Pay ranges from about $46,132 to $191,100 per year (10th–90th percentile) around a median of $105,175. Figures are annualized USD from live listings, refreshed every few hours.