Marketing Executive Salary in Australia

Updated July 2026

A Marketing Executive in Australia typically earns between A$70,000 and A$90,000 per year. The midpoint sits around A$80,000, or roughly A$1,540 per week before tax.

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Marketing earnings by career stage

Typical salary range at each stage of a marketing career in Australia. Tap a point to see that role's guide.

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Career stageExperienceTypical range
Marketing Coordinator~1 yrA$65,000 to A$85,000
Digital Marketing~3 yrsA$80,000 to A$110,000
Marketing Manager~6 yrsA$120,000 to A$165,000
Senior Marketing Manager~9 yrsA$145,000 to A$195,000
Head of Marketing~12 yrsA$170,000 to A$230,000
Marketing Director~16 yrsA$200,000 to A$280,000
Chief Marketing Officer~20 yrsA$250,000 to A$450,000

The Marketing Executive market right now

From marketingjobs.fyi's live monitoring of company careers pages, not scraped job boards.

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live roles right now

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posted in the last 30 days, up from 1 the month before

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companies hiring

What does a Marketing Executive do?

Marketing Executives run day to day campaigns across email, social and content, working under a manager but owning delivery: briefing creative, launching sends and reporting on results.

Skills that push you to the top of the range

Campaign executionEmail platformsSocial mediaCopywritingPerformance reporting

How a Marketing Executive compares

RoleTypical range (Australia)
Marketing ExecutiveA$70,000 to A$90,000
Digital MarketingA$80,000 to A$110,000
Marketing AssistantA$60,000 to A$75,000
Marketing AnalystA$75,000 to A$100,000
Marketing CoordinatorA$65,000 to A$85,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much does a Marketing Executive earn in Australia?

A Marketing Executive in Australia typically earns between A$70,000 and A$90,000 per year. Pay varies with experience, company size and industry.

Is A$80,000 a good salary for a Marketing Executive?

A$80,000 sits around the middle of the typical Marketing Executive range in Australia. Candidates with in-demand skills, strong results or experience at well-known companies often land in the upper part of the range.

What is the next step up from a Marketing Executive?

The usual next step is Digital Marketing, which typically pays A$80,000 to A$110,000 in Australia.

How can I increase my salary as a Marketing Executive?

The fastest salary jumps usually come from moving companies rather than internal raises. Applying early matters too: roles that have just been posted get fewer applicants, which improves your negotiating position. marketingjobs.fyi alerts you within the hour of a role going live.

About this guide

Written by Mitch Cartwright, a Sydney-based performance marketer and the founder of marketingjobs.fyi. Last updated July 2026.

Salary ranges are estimates informed by public occupation earnings data, including the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025) for related occupation groups, adjusted for role level. Actual pay varies by employer, experience, qualifications and company size, so treat these ranges as a guide rather than a guaranteed figure. Live hiring data comes from marketingjobs.fyi's direct monitoring of company careers pages, refreshed throughout the day.