Assistant Restaurant Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Assistant Restaurant Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $85,000. That sits 20% below Sydney's all-roles median of $99,400. Figures are based on 22 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 14th percentile in Sydney ↓ -4 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Restaurant Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $85,000
Median: $80,000
Mar $77k
Apr $80k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $70,000 – $85,000
Overall $70k–$85k Mid $70k–$85k $67k $71k $75k $79k $83k $87k
⚠ Low confidence 22 listings (-4 vs last month) · 21/05/2026

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

Assistant Restaurant Manager in Sydney is a small market, 22 listings, 4 fewer than March, so treat the data as directional. The 18.8% spread is one of the tightest in the April dataset: $70k to $85k, just $15k between floor and ceiling. This tells you the hospitality management market has converged on a narrow price band regardless of venue type or size. The median nudged up $2,500 to $80k, sitting 19.5% below Sydney's all-roles median. Head Chef at $95k represents the most obvious earnings upgrade, $15k more, for those with kitchen leadership rather than floor management experience.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Assistant Restaurant Manager in Sydney?
Starting pay for Assistant Restaurant Managers in Sydney opens at $70k in April. Entry is more dependent on sector experience than formal management qualifications, two to three years in a supervisory FOH or BOH role is the typical route in. Most operators at the $70k floor are mid-size or casual dining venues; fine dining and larger hospitality groups tend to start above $75k.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Below average for Sydney but typical for hospitality. $80k sits 19.5% below Sydney's all-roles median, and take-home of roughly $60k annually is tight in Sydney's rental market. However, the tight range means you are unlikely to significantly underearn relative to peers in the same sector. Head Chef at $95k is the more lucrative adjacent path for those with kitchen experience, $15k more for a related management role is a material difference.
How much does a Senior Assistant Restaurant Manager make in Sydney?
The ceiling for Assistant Restaurant Managers in Sydney is $85k based on April's p90. Reaching that typically means managing a higher-volume venue or taking on broader multi-site responsibilities. Most practitioners at this level are at the threshold of a Restaurant Manager or Operations Manager title, where pay improves materially. At 22 listings total, this is a thin market in Sydney, the options are limited and competition for each role is real.

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