Salary guide · AU
Financial Analyst salary in Melbourne: can you afford rent?
A Financial Analyst in Melbourne typically earns A$67,000–A$163,000/year, with a median around A$96,000/year. Median 1-bedroom rent is A$2,300/month.
Affordability verdict
At a typical Financial Analyst salary of A$96,000/year, spending on median Melbourne rent (A$2,300/mo) would take up 29% of gross income. That's within the recommended 30% threshold — a manageable situation.
Financial Analyst salary range in Melbourne
A$67,000
Entry level
lower quartile
A$96,000
Typical
median estimate
A$163,000
Experienced
upper quartile
Financial analysts evaluate investment opportunities, analyse financial data, and advise businesses and individuals. Figures are gross annual salary estimates for Melbourne.
How much rent can a Financial Analyst afford?
Rent landscape in Melbourne
A$1,500
Budget
cheapest 10%
A$2,300
Median
most common
A$3,800
Premium
top 10%
1-bedroom equivalent. Consumer Affairs Victoria rental data + ABS Housing Expenditure Survey 2022–23 · 2023
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