Business analyst salary in Melbourne: state and award influences
The national full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings sits at $2,083.70, or about $108,352 per year, according to the ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey for May 2026. This is the line that Place a salary on the line uses to show where any given pay stands. For business analysts, the national picture is different: the median full-time earnings for ICT business and systems analysts is $2,697 per week, or roughly $140,244 per year, based on the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey from May 2025. That is well above the national average, but the figure is a median, not an average, and it covers all of Australia, not Melbourne specifically.
Why Melbourne pay can differ from the national line
Melbourne is in Victoria, and Victoria's full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings are $2,041.10 (about $106,137 per year), slightly below the national average. However, business analysts are not a cross-section of all workers. They tend to be concentrated in industries such as information technology, finance, and professional services, which often pay above the state average. The ABS does not publish a Melbourne-specific earnings figure for this occupation, so the best available benchmark is the national median. But local conditions can push pay higher or lower: enterprise agreements, the size of the employer, and the demand for specific skills all play a role.
The role of awards and individual arrangements
Most business analysts are not covered by an award. According to the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey, 38.5% of all employees have their pay set by individual arrangement, and 34.6% by collective agreement. For business analysts, individual arrangements are even more common. This means pay is negotiated directly between the employee and employer, rather than set by an industry award. The national minimum wage, which from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour ($1,004.90 per week, $52,255 per year), is irrelevant for business analysts earning well above that threshold. Award minimums rose by 4.75% in 2026, but they apply mainly to lower-paid occupations.
Comparing with state and territory averages
If you are considering a business analyst role in Melbourne, it helps to see how Victoria's average compares with other states. The ABS provides full-time adult ordinary time averages for each state and territory. For example, New South Wales is about $109,658, Queensland about $106,064, and Western Australia about $115,825. The Australian Capital Territory is highest at about $119,090. These are all-occupations averages, but they give a sense of the local labour market. A business analyst in Melbourne might earn more than the Victorian average but could earn less than a counterpart in Sydney or Canberra, depending on the industry and employer. States and territories has more detail on each region.
Using medians to understand the range
The national full-time median for all occupations is about $90,532 per year, and the all-employees median is about $74,100. For business analysts, the median is much higher at $2,697 per week. The median is a useful measure because it is less affected by very high or very low earners. The ABS also publishes quartiles: for full-time non-managerial employees, the first quartile is $1,424 per week and the third quartile is $2,560 per week. Business analysts sit above the third quartile, meaning they are in the top quarter of full-time earners. Job medians lists medians for many occupations.
How the figures are set
The national average line comes from the ABS Average Weekly Earnings survey, which is released twice a year (May and November). The most recent is May 2026. Medians come from the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey, which is conducted every two years (most recently May 2025). The national minimum wage is set by Fair Work each financial year. These are distinct figures and should not be mixed. How the figures are set explains the methodology.
What this means for your salary check
If you are a business analyst in Melbourne and want to see where your pay sits against the national line, you can Place a salary on the line. Enter your annual salary before tax. The tool will show your weekly and hourly equivalents on a 38-hour week, and the distance from the national full-time average of $108,352. Because the national average is an average of all full-time adults, and business analysts earn above that average, your salary will likely be above the line. But remember that the line is a single national figure; your local market and your specific role may justify a different amount. For a deeper dive into how Victoria compares, see States and territories. For more on how different occupations stack up, see Job medians.
Tax and take-home pay
For the 2026–27 income year, resident tax rates are: nil on the first $18,200, 15% on income from $18,201 to $45,000, 30% from $45,001 to $135,000, 37% from $135,001 to $190,000, and 45% above $190,000. The Medicare levy of 2% applies before any reductions. A business analyst earning the national median of $140,244 would fall into the 37% bracket. After tax and Medicare, take-home pay would be roughly $100,000, depending on deductions. The ATO provides the official rates.
Summary
There is no single published figure for a business analyst salary in Melbourne. The best national benchmark is the median of $2,697 per week from the ABS. Victoria's all-occupations average is lower, but business analysts in Melbourne typically earn above that due to industry mix and individual negotiation. Awards and the minimum wage have little impact. Use the site's tools to compare your own salary against the national line, and remember that state and occupation medians give a fuller picture.