Bookkeepers
Average salary data for Bookkeepers in Australia based on ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025).
Source: ABS 6306.0 Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025
Average Salary
$42,500
per year
Median Salary
$40,500
Demand Level
Moderate
💼 Salary by Experience
Estimated based on national median. Actual figures vary by employer and location.
Entry Level
0-2 years
$27,500
10th percentile
Mid Level
3-7 years
$42,500
50th percentile
Senior Level
8+ years
$59,500
90th percentile
📍 Salary by State
⚠️ State figures are estimates derived from national averages using regional cost-of-living adjustments. They are not sourced directly from state-level ABS data.
| State | Average Salary | vs National |
|---|---|---|
| ACT | $47,000 | +10.6% |
| WA | $46,000 | +8.2% |
| NSW | $44,500 | +4.7% |
| NT | $44,000 | +3.5% |
| VIC | $43,500 | +2.4% |
| QLD | $40,500 | -4.7% |
| SA | $39,000 | -8.2% |
| TAS | $37,500 | -11.8% |
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