Early Childhood Teacher Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 01/06/2026

Early Childhood Teachers in Sydney earn a median salary of $90,726 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $110,000. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726. Figures are based on 29 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 48th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -11 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$80,000 – $110,000

Median: $90,726

Apr $95k

May $90k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$80,000 – $110,000

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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Bottom 10% $80,000 Median $90,726 $110,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Early Childhood Teachers in Sydney earned $90,726 in May, down $4,274 from April, with 29 listings (down 11). The listing decline of 11 is significant, suggesting softer demand or fewer active vacancies in May. Sydney pays $8,842 less than Brisbane for this role, the largest city gap in this section. At market median parity (0%), ECT in Sydney matches the all-roles benchmark exactly.

Take Home Pay (based on median $90,726)

Weekly (net)

~$1,326

Monthly (net)

~$5,747

Annual (net)

~$68,958

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $101,159

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 Teacher in Sydney?

Early Childhood Teachers in Sydney earn $80,000 to $90,726 at the mid level (29 listings). A Bachelor of Education (Early Childhood) and NSW Teacher Accreditation are the entry requirements. The listing decline from April may signal that demand is being met: fewer vacancies does not necessarily mean lower pay.

Is $90,726 a good salary in Sydney?

At $90,726 and at Sydney's all-roles median, ECT pay is at market parity in Sydney. This is a genuine improvement in the sector's relative position, though $90k in Sydney is a tighter income than $91,520 in Melbourne given housing cost differences. Brisbane's $99,568 median is the benchmark for what the role could pay with better government incentive alignment.

How much does a Senior Early Childhood Teacher make in Sydney?

Sydney Early Childhood Teachers cap around $110,000 at the p90. Educational leadership roles and Director-level early childhood positions in NSW can reach $110,000 to $130,000. Centre Director roles in Sydney pay $103,740, confirming the overlap between ECT and director-level functions at the senior level.

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Early Childhood Teacher salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$90,726	—
Brisbane	$99,568	+10%
Melbourne	$91,520	~same

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