Executive Assistant salary in Northern Territory
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $85,000 — Northern Territory sits $8,436 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Executive Assistant salary of $76,564 — after $13,489 income tax and $1,531 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Executive Assistant roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Territory Government★ 3.9 | $89,618 | $86,060 – $93,177 |
| ARRCS★ 4.2 | $89,335 | $85,550 – $93,119 |
| Menzies School of Health Research★ 4.2 | $85,058 | $81,174 – $88,941 |
| East Arnhem Regional Council★ 2.6 | $78,419 | $75,095 – $81,744 |
| Charles Darwin University★ 3.7 | $74,876 | $73,188 – $76,564 |
| Northern Territory Department of Mines and Energy★ 3.6 | $74,394 | $71,381 – $77,407 |
| Central Australian Aboriginal Congress★ 3.1 | $71,074 | $67,835 – $74,313 |
| KBR★ 4.0 | $69,984 | $67,206 – $72,762 |
| Northern Territory Department of Logistics and Infrastructure | $65,315 | $62,302 – $68,329 |
| Gallagher★ 3.4 | $58,131 | $56,073 – $60,188 |
| Barkly Shire Council★ 3.6 | $48,610 | $46,041 – $55,862 |
Executive Assistant pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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