Administration salary guide for Australia
Indicative salary ranges across common administration roles.
Salary expectations for administration roles vary with state, industry and the size of the organisation. The ranges below are indicative only and are based on advertised ranges commonly seen across Australian job advertisements. They exclude superannuation and bonuses.
| Role | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Administration assistant | $55,000 – $75,000 | Entry to mid level; varies with industry |
| Receptionist | $55,000 – $70,000 | Medical and legal reception sits at the top of the range |
| Data entry operator | $52,000 – $68,000 | Often hourly or casual |
| Office administrator | $65,000 – $85,000 | Facilities and systems responsibility adds value |
| Executive assistant | $80,000 – $115,000 | Board support and C-suite experience commands more |
| Office manager | $85,000 – $120,000 | People leadership increases the range |
| Practice manager | $85,000 – $130,000 | Healthcare and dental practice management |
Employers get better applications when they publish a range. Listings with a visible salary receive materially more enquiries than those that hide it, and candidates increasingly filter by salary before applying.