Psychologists in Sydney earn a median salary of $122,500 in 2026,
with most advertised roles falling between $99,268 and $252,500.
That sits 35% above Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726.
Figures are based on 24 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.
— Moderate demand28th percentile by listing volume in Sydney↓ -2 listings vs last month
💰 Psychologist · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$99,268 – $252,500
Median: $122,500
Apr$125k
May$122k
↓ Trending down
Based on 2-month data — short-term movement only.
Mid level
$99,163 – $260,000
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% $99,268Median $122,500$252,500 Top 10%
Understanding the Sydney Market
Psychologists in Sydney earned $122,500 at the median in May, down $2,500 from April, with 24 listings (down 2). At 35% above Sydney's all-roles median, the role earns a clear premium. The very wide 125% spread ($99,163-$260,000) mirrors Melbourne's structure: salaried institutional roles anchor the floor while private practice specialists define the ceiling. The marginal median decline from April is within the noise range for a 24-listing sample.
Take Home Pay (based on median $122,500)
Weekly (net)
~$1,724
Monthly (net)
~$7,472
Annual (net)
~$89,658
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%)$136,587
Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency.
Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good starting salary for a junior Psychologist in Sydney?
Psychologists starting in Sydney earn around $99,163 at the p10. This captures early-career clinicians in ATAPS, Medicare Better Access, or NDIS-funded community settings. New graduates in private practice typically earn below this until their referral pipeline stabilises, usually after 12 to 18 months. Registrar positions in hospitals start at the Victorian public health equivalent rather than the advertised market rate.
Is $122,500 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes. At $122,500, a Sydney Psychologist earns 35% above the city's all-roles median. Sydney's cost of living is high, and at the institutional salary floor of $99,163, independent living is financially constrained. The private practice model changes this: experienced clinicians billing 30+ sessions per week typically generate well above the listed market median, though these incomes are not directly captured in advertised salary data.
How much does a Senior Psychologist make in Sydney?
Experienced Psychologists in Sydney reach $260,000 at the p90. This ceiling is dominated by private practice owners and high-billing specialists in neuropsychology, forensic psychology, and organisational consulting. As with Melbourne, the distance from the median ($122,500) to the p90 ($260,000) represents two different career models rather than a single experience progression.
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