Media Strategy, Planning & Buying Salary Guide Australia 2026

Based on 20 job listings Up 40% this month

Median Salary (per year)
A$97,722
No change this month
25th Percentile (per year)
A$85,000
Down 10% this month
75th Percentile (per year)
A$107,200
No change this month

The median for Media Strategy, Planning & Buying is 21% above the overall Australia median of A$80,960 per year. The middle 50% of earners fall between A$85,000 and A$107,200 per year, a 23% spread around the median.

Among listings with published salaries, Media Strategy, Planning & Buying volume has grown by 40% month-on-month. Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Canberra leading at A$116,668 per year while Brisbane sits at A$88,000. Leading employers include St John of God Health Care, Paxus and Beaumont People, with 7 open positions between them.

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Salary Distribution

See how Media Strategy, Planning & Buying salaries are distributed across different pay bands in Australia.










Employment Types

Breakdown of Media Strategy, Planning & Buying positions by employment type.



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Top Employers

Companies hiring the most Media Strategy, Planning & Buying professionals.

S
St John of God Health Care
5 open positions
P
Paxus
1 open position
B
Beaumont People
1 open position
U
U.S. Embassy Canberra
1 open position
H
Hopscotch Digital
1 open position
S
Stonebridge Capital
1 open position
A
Axis Social
1 open position
F
FSoft Pty. Ltd
1 open position
O
Optimised Digital
1 open position
F
Freshlime Media Pty Ltd
1 open position
W
What Works Global Pty Ltd
1 open position
E
Exhibitions and Events Australia
1 open position
A
Adrax Group Pty Ltd
1 open position
P
Popology Pty Ltd
1 open position
M
Michael Page
1 open position
G
Garen Consulting
1 open position

About this data

  • Based on 20 listings with advertised salaries.
  • Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
  • Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
  • Data refreshed daily from active job listings.

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