Head of lending salary in Australia
A head of lending in an Australian broking business earns $160,000 to $220,000 base, plus super, on FinTalent's FY26/27 benchmarks. Sydney pays the most, at $170,000 to $230,000, and Perth the least, at $150,000 to $210,000.
Head of lending pay by city
| Where | Base salary |
|---|---|
| National average | $160k - $220k+ Super |
| Melbourne | $165k - $225k+ Super |
| Sydney | $170k - $230k+ Super |
| Brisbane | $155k - $215k+ Super |
| Perth | $150k - $210k+ Super |
| Adelaide | $160k - $220k+ Super |
How the role is paid
A wide band because the title covers two different jobs. A brokerage head of lending runs the low end and often still writes; an institutional or product role runs the top. Equity or a buy-in is common at this level and closes much of the gap.
Where the numbers come from
Source: FinTalent placement data and ABS, current to June 2026. Figures are annual base salary in Australian dollars, excluding superannuation, for roles in broking businesses rather than banks. They're the same figures as the full FY26/27 salary guide. To check a specific number, use the salary benchmarker.
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