Salary of Payroll Officer in Australia 2026

How much does a Payroll Officer earn?

$83,411 / Annual
Based on 26 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $65,000 Average salary: $83,411 Maximum: $95,000

Minimum
$65,000 Average salary
$83,411 Maximum
$95,000

$6,951 / Monthly
Based on 26 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,417 Average salary: $6,951 Maximum: $7,917

Minimum
$5,417 Average salary
$6,951 Maximum
$7,917

$232 / Daily
Based on 26 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $181 Average salary: $232 Maximum: $264

Minimum
$181 Average salary
$232 Maximum
$264

$43 / Hourly
Based on 26 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $34 Average salary: $43 Maximum: $49

Minimum
$34 Average salary
$43 Maximum
$49

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Payroll Officer in Australia

Payroll Officer

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 day ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Hume City Council Full-time $81,672 - $92,916 Contract

Job Description Fixed term role $81,672 - $92,916 per annum plus Superannuation in accordance with qualification and...
Payroll Officer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 months ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia TMGM Full-time

About the Company: TMGM stands at the forefront of online trading and investment services, proudly serving as Chelsea...
Payroll Officer

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 week ago

Gold Coast City, Queensland, Australia dnata Full-time

Start your journey with dnata catering & retail, where the sky is the limit About Us Part of the Emirates Group, dnata...

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FAQ - Payroll Officer

The average salary for Payroll Officer is AUD83,411 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 26 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Payroll Officer in Australia.

The lowest salary of Payroll Officer per year in Australia is AUD65,000

The highest salary for Payroll Officer per year in Australia is AUD95,000

Data updated: September 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 26 job postings with salary.