Account Executive Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Account Executives in Sydney earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $170,000. That sits 32% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 27 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 33th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Account Executive · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $170,000
Median: $125,000
May $100k
Jun $125k
↑ Trending up

Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.

Mid level $80,000 – $180,000
Overall $80k–$170k Mid $80k–$180k $77k $99k $120k $142k $163k $185k
⚠ Low confidence 27 listings · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

The median jumped $25k in a month, from $100k to $125k, without a single extra listing appearing (27 in both June and May). That is a pricing shift, not a hiring surge: Sydney employers are simply paying more per Account Executive hire. The $80k to $170k range is unusually wide for the role because it lumps SDR-style closers in with enterprise reps carrying six-figure quotas. Based on a small sample of 27, treat the jump as directional rather than settled.

Take Home Pay (based on median $125,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,754
Monthly (net)
~$7,599
Annual (net)
~$91,183
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $139,375

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Account Executive in Sydney?
Early-career Account Executives cluster near the $80k floor, often on a lower base plus commission that only lands if targets are hit. The people who clear six figures fast tend to sell into financial services or SaaS, where deal sizes are large and a strong quarter of closed business shows up on a payslip. Moving up the junior band is about the book you close, not years served.
Is $125,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes. At $125k the median sits 32% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95k and takes home roughly $91k after tax, which is comfortable money in an expensive city. The role only pays this well when commission actually lands, so read any advertised number as base plus a variable slice, not a guarantee. For a closing role in the country's biggest sales market, this is fair pay.
How much does a Senior Account Executive make in Sydney?
Senior reps and enterprise Account Executives reach the $170k top of the range, and the leap comes from deal size: closing $500k contracts instead of $20k ones. Getting there means owning named enterprise accounts, running multi-month sales cycles, and carrying a quota big enough to justify the base. A move into team lead or sales management is the other route past $170k.

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Account Executive salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $125,000 —
Melbourne $100,000 -20%

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