Nationally, the median is $80,000 — Australian Capital Territory sits $4,500 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median HR Officer salary of $84,500 — after $16,138 income tax and $1,690 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Reported total pay for HR Officer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Army★ 3.6 | $158,697 | $151,571 – $165,823 |
| Airservices Australia★ 2.0 | $157,500 | $145,000 – $170,000 |
| Optus★ 3.4 | $153,000 | $150,000 – $156,000 |
| Australian Government★ 3.9 | $112,504 | $105,000 – $120,008 |
| ACT Government★ 4.1 | $102,500 |
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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.
| $100,000 – $105,000 |
| Macquarie University★ 3.9 | $95,000 | $95,000 – $100,000 |
| University of New South Wales★ 4.4 | $90,198 | $87,213 – $93,184 |
| RD Consulting (Australia)★ 1.0 | $84,973 | $81,505 – $88,442 |
| Australian National University★ 3.9 | $80,700 | $77,399 – $84,000 |
| Australian Government, Department of Defence★ 3.7 | $80,000 | $80,000 – $95,000 |
| Deloitte★ 3.8 | $80,000 | $75,000 – $80,000 |
| Beyond Bank Australia★ 3.5 | $72,000 | $70,000 – $74,000 |
| Westpac Group★ 3.7 | $66,000 | $56,200 – $79,100 |
| ANZ★ 3.7 | $55,000 | $51,120 – $62,400 |