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# Financial Analyst salary in Australia.

The average salary for Financial Analyst in Australia is $81,900 per year, according to Jobicy salary data updated 7 Oct 2026. Entry-level positions start around $50,400–$66,200, while experienced professionals earn $97,800–$149,300.
Average compensation has increased 5.5% over the past 12 months.
Demand is very high, with a 25% annual growth rate.

Data: Jobicy salary estimates · Updated 7 Oct 2026 · [How we estimate salaries](#methodology)

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Link copied$81,900Estimated annual average$4,641Estimated monthly take-home$25.59–$61.03Hourly equivalent range7 Oct 2026Last benchmark update  Explore this salary report Compensation overview

## One role, four useful reference points.

The Financial Analyst role evaluates financial performance, drivers, scenarios, and investment choices through structured analysis. Strong performance requires clear decisions, reliable follow-through, and an ability to explain trade-offs; useful outcome measures include forecast accuracy, control quality, reporting timeliness, risk visibility, cash impact, and decision usefulness. For Australia, this report combines salary benchmarks in AUD with modeled assumptions for a 32% tax rate, 20 days of annual leave, and a 85.0 cost-of-living index relative to the United States baseline.

High accuracy1624 recent job listings and community reports shaped this estimateUpdated 7 Oct 2026CurrencyUSDAEDAFNALLAMDANGAOAARSAUDAWGAZNBAMBBDBDTBGNBHDBIFBMDBNDBOBBRLBSDBTNBWPBYNBZDCADCDFCHFCLFCLPCNHCNYCOPCRCCUPCVECZKDJFDKKDOPDZDEGPERNETBEURFJDFKPFOKGBPGELGGPGHSGIPGMDGNFGTQGYDHKDHNLHRKHTGHUFIDRILSIMPINRIQDIRRISKJEPJMDJODJPYKESKGSKHRKIDKMFKRWKWDKYDKZTLAKLBPLKRLRDLSLLYDMADMDLMGAMKDMMKMNTMOPMRUMURMVRMWKMXNMYRMZNNADNGNNIONOKNPRNZDOMRPABPENPGKPHPPKRPLNPYGQARRONRSDRUBRWFSARSBDSCRSDGSEKSGDSHPSLESLLSOSSRDSSPSTNSYPSZLTHBTJSTMTTNDTOPTRYTTDTVDTWDTZSUAHUGXUYUUZSVESVNDVUVWSTXAFXCDXCGXDRXOFXPFYERZARZMWZWGZWLAverage salary$81,900Annual benchmarkJunior$50,400–$66,2000-2 yearsMid-level$65,500–$101,5003-5 yearsSenior$97,800–$149,3006+ years

### Earnings breakdown

Monthly take-homeEstimated after an average 32% tax rate$4,641Hourly equivalentBased on a standard 40-hour week$25.59–$61.03Potential annual bonusIllustrative 10–15% performance range$8,190–$12,285

### Planning reference

Monthly savings target35% illustrative allocation$2,400Retirement contribution14% illustrative allocation$1,000Housing budgetIllustrative 20% monthly ceilingUp to $1,400Emergency fundThree to six months of gross income$20,475–$40,950

### Healthcare infrastructure

State-supported healthcare contextCore healthcare access is generally supported through public systems and localized tax contributions. Coverage and supplemental costs vary.Included in ≈ 32% tax model
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Salary visualization

## Visual guide to Financial Analyst pay in Australia.

Downloadable charts show experience ranges, salary progression, and an illustrative monthly allocation. Select any chart to view it at full size.

![Salary ranges by experience for Financial Analyst in Australia](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/chart.php?junior_min=50400&junior_max=66200&middle_min=65500&middle_max=101500&senior_min=97800&senior_max=149300&average=81900&currency=%24&currency_code=USD&title=Financial%20Analyst&country=Australia)
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![Salary progression by experience for Financial Analyst in Australia](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/experience_chart.php?j_avg=58300&m_avg=83500&s_avg=123550&currency=%24&currency_code=USD&title=Financial%20Analyst&country=Australia)
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![Illustrative monthly salary allocation for Financial Analyst in Australia](https://jobicy.com/api/jpgraph/pie_chart.php?taxes=2184&savings=2355&retirement=983&housing=1365&disposable=0&currency=%24&currency_code=USD&title=Financial%20Analyst&country=Australia)
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## How the estimate has moved.

The estimated average changed by 5.5% over the displayed period, moving from $77,600 to $81,900.

Monthly salary estimates are available in the following table.PeriodAnnualHourlyOct 2026$81,900$26–$61Sep 2026$77,000$24–$57Aug 2026$80,000$25–$60Jul 2026$82,500$26–$61Jun 2026$80,600$25–$60May 2026$79,600$25–$59Apr 2026$78,100$24–$58Mar 2026$75,600$24–$56Feb 2026$78,700$25–$59Jan 2026$80,800$25–$60Dec 2025$79,600$25–$59Nov 2025$77,600$24–$58Current opportunities

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## Pay drivers and skills for Financial Analyst.

Education is only one signal. Skills, tools, collaboration habits, work environment, and continued learning often have equal influence on compensation and progression.

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Experience and baseline requirements

Typically 2-5 years of relevant experience, with demonstrated ownership of real projects and measurable outcomes

### Required skills

Financial modelingForecastingVariance analysisManagement reportingFinancial analysisReconciliation

### Education requirements

A degree in finance, accounting, economics, mathematics, or equivalent professional experienceStrong spreadsheet, analytical, control, and financial communication skills supported by verifiable work

### Training and development

Control and compliance refreshersScenario-planning workshopsData visualization trainingAutomation and systems labsFinancial modeling practice

### Professional certifications

CPA, CFA, ACCA, or equivalent when relevant

### Core skills

Financial modelingForecastingVariance analysisManagement reportingFinancial analysisReconciliationControlsReportingBusiness partnering

### Trending and emerging skills

Finance automationScenario modelingReal-time reportingIntegrated business planningContinuous planningAI-assisted forecastingEmbedded financeDigital asset accountingAutomated controls monitoring

### Key responsibilities

Own the planning and delivery of work in the Financial Analyst remit, from initial problem definition through measurable follow-upApply domain expertise to role-specific decisions while balancing quality, speed, risk, and stakeholder expectationsDefine practical success measures and review progress against forecast accuracy, control quality, reporting timeliness, risk visibility, cash impact, and decision usefulnessCreate concise documentation so methods, assumptions, decisions, and handoffs can be reviewed and reusedImprove tools, standards, templates, and workflows based on recurring issues and delivery evidenceCommunicate trade-offs and recommendations in language appropriate for specialists and non-specialists

### What can increase compensation

Financial complexity and materialityPlanning, control, or reporting ownershipProfessional qualificationsSystems and automation capabilityRegulatory and audit exposureInfluence on capital and operating decisions

### Typical career path

Entry-level or associate role in the disciplineFinancial AnalystSenior Financial AnalystSenior analyst, finance manager, controllership, treasury, or finance leadership

### Work specifics

Distributed finance team operating through controlled systems, reviewable models, scheduled reporting, and documented approvalsPartners with accounting, operations, leadership, legal, sales, product, and external advisersUsually asynchronous, with scheduled overlap for planning, reviews, customer needs, or incident responseExcelGoogle SheetsERP systemsPower BISQLPlanning softwareReconciliation tools

### Common and additional benefits

Remote Work OptionsFlexible HoursHome Office AllowanceMental Health SupportCoworking Space AccessInternet Allowance

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## Hiring context for Financial Analyst in Australia.

Compensation is influenced by hiring pressure, growth, remote availability, industry demand, and the scarcity of relevant skills.

Demand

### Very High

Current hiring-demand signal for this role across the tracked market.

Growth

### 25% annual growth

Estimated direction of role demand and compensation opportunity.

Remote work

### Very High

Focus on digital well-being and work-life balance initiatives specific to remote work environments

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Key industries

Financial ServicesFinTechBankingInvestment ManagementSoftware as a ServiceE-commerceCross-country pay scale

## Compare Financial Analyst pay across markets.

These comparisons apply Jobicy’s country multipliers to the same role model. Differences reflect market context rather than currency conversion alone.

[![UAE flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ae.svg) UAE$63,10023% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ae/financial-analyst.md)[![Austria flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/at.svg) Austria$48,60041% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/at/financial-analyst.md)[![Belgium flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/be.svg) Belgium$57,60030% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/be/financial-analyst.md)[![Canada flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ca.svg) Canada$75,6008% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ca/financial-analyst.md)[![Switzerland flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/ch.svg) Switzerland$100,50023% higher](https://jobicy.com/salaries/ch/financial-analyst.md)[![Germany flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/de.svg) Germany$66,20019% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/de/financial-analyst.md)[![Spain flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/es.svg) Spain$39,20052% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/es/financial-analyst.md)[![France flag](https://cloud.jobicy.com/nyc4-cold/img/flags/fr.svg) France$51,20037% lower](https://jobicy.com/salaries/fr/financial-analyst.md)Questions answered

## Frequently asked questions.

Quick answers about salary, hourly rates, skills, market outlook, and benefits for this role.

What is the average Financial Analyst salary in Australia?

The estimated average annual salary is $81,900. Junior roles are estimated at $50,400–$66,200, while senior roles are estimated at $97,800–$149,300.

What is the hourly rate for this role?

The estimated hourly equivalent is between $25.59 and $61.03 based on a standard full-time schedule. Contract rates may differ.

Which skills are most relevant?

Core skills include Financial modeling, Forecasting, Variance analysis, Management reporting, Financial analysis. Trending and emerging requirements include Finance automation, Scenario modeling, Real-time reporting, Integrated business planning, Continuous planning.

What is the market outlook?

Jobicy currently classifies demand as Very High, with a growth signal of 25% annual growth. Availability differs by industry, country, and employer.

Are these salary estimates guaranteed?

No. The figures are informational benchmarks based on market evidence and economic adjustments. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, location, employer, contract type, benefits, and negotiation.

Methodology

## How this estimate is prepared.

Each Jobicy salary benchmark is produced from our own analysis of compensation signals for this role and market. The estimate is designed as a practical reference, not a guaranteed offer.

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### Jobicy market sample

We analyze up to 1,000 recent and relevant job listings for Financial Analyst in Australia, using disclosed pay ranges and other compensation signals available in the listings.

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### Local market calibration

Observed compensation signals are normalized for Australia and reviewed across experience levels, currency, work arrangements, and local market conditions.

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### Anonymous community signals

Anonymous salary information and estimate feedback submitted by Jobicy users through our salary form are used as additional signals when reviewing and refreshing the benchmark.

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Jobicy data and disclaimer

This benchmark is a Jobicy estimate based on our analysis of recent job-market compensation signals for Financial Analyst in Australia, including a sample of up to 1,000 relevant job listings and anonymous salary signals submitted by users. It is not copied from BLS, Eurostat, ILOSTAT, OECD, the World Bank, or another third-party salary database. Actual compensation can vary by experience, employer, location, contract type, benefits, equity, and negotiation. Salary and financial calculations are informational only and do not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice. [Read the full methodology →](https://jobicy.com/tools/help-center/general-questions/how-we-calculate-salary-estimates.md)

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