Early Childhood Educator Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Early Childhood Educators in Sydney earn a median salary of $62,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 31% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726. Figures are based on 26 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 38th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Early Childhood Educator · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $62,500
Mid level $55,000 – $80,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$80k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
⚠ Low confidence 26 listings · 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

Early Childhood Educators in Sydney earned $62,500 from 26 listings, with no prior month comparison available. This is a small sample. At 31% below Sydney's all-roles median, this is significantly below market for a high-cost city. Melbourne pays $72,036 for this role, $9,536 more, suggesting Melbourne has absorbed the government pay uplift more strongly than Sydney to date. Early Childhood Teacher roles in Sydney pay $90,726.

Take Home Pay (based on median $62,500)

Weekly (net)
~$972
Monthly (net)
~$4,211
Annual (net)
~$50,533
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $69,687

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 Early Childhood Educator in Sydney?
Entry-level Early Childhood Educators in Sydney earn $55,000 to $62,500 at the mid level. Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care is the entry qualification. The pay uplift flowing through the sector is gradually improving outcomes for certificate-level educators, though Sydney's cost of living continues to make retention difficult.
Is $62,500 a good salary in Sydney?
At $62,500 and 31% below Sydney's all-roles median, this is a significantly below-market salary for one of Australia's most expensive cities. The Educator role ($67,184 in Sydney) and Early Childhood Teacher ($90,726) are both better-paying comparisons from the same sector.
How much does a Senior Early Childhood Educator make in Sydney?
Early Childhood Educators in Sydney cap around $80,000 at the p90. Progressing to a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education unlocks the Early Childhood Teacher classification at $90,726, a $28,226 median increase that significantly changes the financial position in Sydney.

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Early Childhood Educator salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $62,500 —
Melbourne $72,036 +15%

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