Bookkeeper salary in South Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $65,000 — South Australia sits $13,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Bookkeeper salary of $52,000 — after $6,168 income tax and $1,040 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Bookkeeper roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| MinterEllison★ 4.1 | $95,110 | $91,713 – $98,507 |
| Karidis★ 1.9 | $80,252 | $77,279 – $83,225 |
| MC Accountancy CPA | $75,503 | $72,776 – $78,230 |
| ABC★ 3.9 | $65,000 | $50,000 – $80,000 |
| Moray & Agnew Lawyers★ 3.4 | $63,737 | $61,336 – $66,138 |
| Victor Harbor Childcare and Education Centre | $59,655 | $57,205 – $62,086 |
| Recruit Shop★ 4.1 | $59,517 | $56,889 – $62,145 |
| KPI Business Services★ 1.0 | $59,161 | $56,553 – $61,750 |
| Phoenix Accountants & Advisors | $55,308 | $53,352 – $57,264 |
| Paulett Wines★ 4.0 | $53,609 | $51,376 – $55,842 |
| Onda Group★ 3.5 | $51,000 | $50,000 – $52,000 |
| PPTS★ 3.3 | $50,179 | $48,181 – $52,177 |
| Studio Labels | $50,027 | $47,796 – $52,257 |
| SAM★ 3.8 | $49,967 | $47,622 – $52,312 |
| Datacom Systems★ 3.6 | $39,737 | $38,157 – $41,318 |
Bookkeeper pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.