Finance Officer Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 01/06/2026

Finance Officers in Sydney earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $125,000. That sits 6% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 14th percentile in Sydney

ADVERTISED RANGE

$70,000 – $125,000

Median: $85,000

Mid level

$68,000 – $118,560

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% $70,000 Median $85,000 $125,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Finance Officers in Sydney earned $85,000 from 21 listings, with no prior month comparison. The 65% spread from $68k to $118k is wide and suggests a heterogeneous sample that includes both transactional finance administration and more senior commercial finance roles under the same broad title. The mid-level data (17 listings) shows $80,000. At 6.3% below Sydney's all-roles median, this is slightly below market.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)

~$1,254

Monthly (net)

~$5,434

Annual (net)

~$65,208

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

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 Finance Officer in Sydney?

Mid-level Finance Officers in Sydney earn $68,000 to $80,000 (17 listings). This title is used for roles ranging from accounts administration to graduate-level commercial reporting support. The clearest pay differentiator is whether the role includes financial reporting responsibilities, which tend to sit closer to $80,000 to $85,000.

Is $85,000 a good salary in Sydney?

At $85,000 and 6.3% below Sydney's all-roles median, this is near market parity in a high-cost city. The small sample of 21 listings means this figure is directional. Financial Accountants in Sydney earn $125,000, a $40,000 step up from this starting point with a CA or CPA qualification.

How much does a Senior Finance Officer make in Sydney?

Sydney Finance Officers cap around $118,560 at the p90, though the typical ceiling for this title is closer to $95,000 to $100,000. Moving into a Financial Accountant function is the most significant salary step available from this role, with the qualification being the primary lever.

Other roles in Sydney

Finance Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$85,000	—
Brisbane	$82,992	~same

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