Offshore
Philippines
A$1,800–$3,550
per month
A$21,600–$42,600 / year
Remote talent for international employers.
Employer resources
Philippines vs Australia · 2026
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Compare Filipino remote talent for international employers with Australian local hires.
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Popular role
Bookkeeper
Maintain transaction records and reconcile accounts.
Indicative full-time ranges · All figures in AUD
Local
Australia
A$6,650–$7,500
per month
A$79,800–$90,000 / year
Advertised salary benchmark; super may be additional.
Indicative annual budget gap
A$37,200–$68,400
The difference between these ranges. Your final budget depends on experience, scope, and package inclusions.
2026 market benchmarks. Planning estimates, not an all-inclusive quote or a guarantee of savings.
Sources & estimate details
Reviewed 5 November 2026. Ranges span different employers and experience levels; they are not matched offers for the same candidate.
- Smart Outsourcing Solution: Bookkeeper (opens in a new tab)
- SEEK Australia: bookkeeper (opens in a new tab)
Philippine figures use published USD rates for remote professionals serving foreign employers, with a 25% planning allowance added. It is not a fixed service fee or a promise that every employment cost is covered. Australian advertised salaries vary in whether superannuation and benefits are included.
Conversion uses 1 AUD = USD 0.70197 (2 November 2026, OFX; opens in a new tab). Monthly figures are rounded to the nearest A$50; annual figures equal 12 months. These are fixed planning rates, not live exchange quotes.
Recruitment, equipment, provider fees, taxes, and benefits not included in the source package may be additional. Confirm a tailored quote before setting your final hiring budget.