Sales Development Representative Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Sales Development Representatives in Sydney earn a median salary of $81,250 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $69,000 and $111,500. That sits 14% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 5th percentile in Sydney
💰 Sales Development Representative · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$69,000 – $111,500
Median: $81,250
Mid level $68,000 – $113,000
Overall $69k–$111k Mid $68k–$113k $65k $76k $86k $96k $106k $116k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 05/07/2026

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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Bottom 10%  $69,000 Median  $81,250 $111,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Based on 20 listings, read this as directional. Demand is very low (a score of 5, the lowest in the batch), so this is a thin slice of the Sydney market, likely tech and SaaS weighted. At $81.25k the median sits 14.5% below Sydney's $95k baseline. The band is wide, $69k to $111.5k, reflecting how much SDR pay rides on on-target commission over base.

Take Home Pay (based on median $81,250)

Weekly (net)
~$1,207
Monthly (net)
~$5,229
Annual (net)
~$62,752
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $90,593

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 Sales Development Representative in Sydney?
SDRs in Sydney start near the $69k p10, usually a modest base with commission layered on top. A track record of hitting meeting or pipeline quotas, plus experience with a specific CRM and outbound cadence, is what carries on-target earnings toward the $111.5k top of the band.
Is $81,250 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends. At $81.25k the median trails Sydney's baseline and nets around $63k, tight for the city, though the number understates it because much of SDR pay is commission not captured in a base median. This is an entry-to-mid sales role by design, so the value is the path into account-executive work.
How much does a Senior Sales Development Representative make in Sydney?
The sample shows one band topping near $111.5k, driven by commission rather than a senior SDR grade. The pay step is the promotion into an account-executive or closing role, where deal-based commission lifts earnings well above the SDR band.

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.