Administration Officer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Administration Officers in Sydney earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,220 and $84,997. That sits 28% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726. Figures are based on 42 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 67th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,220 – $84,997
Median: $65,000
Apr $70k
May $65k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $55,000 – $85,000
Overall $55k–$84k Mid $55k–$85k $53k $60k $67k $73k $80k $87k
Moderate confidence 42 listings (+4 vs last month) · 01/06/2026

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.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney Administration Officers earned $65,000 in May, down $5,000 from April, with 42 listings (up 4). The fall from $70,000 is worth watching: if it continues in June, it will signal genuine softening in administrative support pay in Sydney. At 28% below Sydney's all-roles median, this is well below market for a high-cost city. Brisbane and Perth pay $70,000 for the same role, $5,000 more than Sydney, which is unusual given Sydney's typical wage premium.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Administration Officer in Sydney?
Entry-level Administration Officers in Sydney earn $55,000 to $65,000 at the mid level. The path to $70,000 in this market typically requires legal or financial services experience, where administrative officers handle document management and coordination at a higher complexity level.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Sydney?
At $65,000 and 28% below Sydney's all-roles median, this is below market for Australia's most expensive city. Rent in Sydney makes $65k a tight budget without additional income sources. The Executive Assistant function pays $110,000 in Sydney for more senior administrative work: that is the title target worth working toward.
How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Sydney?
Sydney Administration Officers can reach $85,000 at the 90th percentile. Growth past the typical $65,000 median requires moving into a project administration or operations role, or progressing to Office Manager or Executive Assistant functions, which command significantly higher medians.

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Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $65,000 —
Brisbane $70,000 +8%
Perth $70,000 +8%
Adelaide $65,337 ~same
Melbourne $65,000 ~same

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