Support Worker Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Support Workers in Sydney earn a median salary of $76,896 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $89,095. That sits 15% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,726. Figures are based on 65 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 17% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +15 listings vs last month
💰 Support Worker · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $89,095
Median: $76,896
Apr $79k
May $76k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $65,000 – $89,099
Overall $65k–$89k Mid $65k–$89k $63k $68k $74k $80k $86k $91k
Moderate confidence 65 listings (+15 vs last month) · 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.

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Bottom 10%  $65,000 Median  $76,896 $89,095  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Support Workers in Sydney earned $76,896 at the median in May, down $2,248 from April, with 65 listings (up 15). Sydney has the largest Support Worker listing volume of the five cities, and the 15-listing increase signals growing demand. The median decline alongside volume growth confirms the pattern seen across multiple cities: additional listings tend to be weighted toward entry-to-mid level roles, pulling the median down. At 15.2% below Sydney's all-roles median in Australia's most expensive city, Support Workers face the most financially constrained position of any care city in this dataset.

Take Home Pay (based on median $76,896)

Weekly (net)
~$1,152
Monthly (net)
~$4,992
Annual (net)
~$59,900
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $85,739

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 Support Worker in Sydney?
Support Workers starting in Sydney earn around $65,000 at the p10. This floor is higher than Brisbane's ($69,160) or Melbourne's ($65,000), reflecting Sydney's higher living cost premium that employers partially reflect in entry-level care pay. Most NDIS-registered providers and aged care organisations price close to the SCHADS Award floor for entry-level engagements.
Is $76,896 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $76,896, a Sydney Support Worker earns 15.2% below the city's all-roles median in the most expensive city in Australia. The gap between care sector pay and Sydney's broader market is the widest of any city in this dataset. Rent, transport, and living costs in Sydney make $76,896 insufficient for independent living in most suburbs without cost-sharing arrangements.
How much does a Senior Support Worker make in Sydney?
Experienced Support Workers in Sydney reach $89,099 at the p90. This ceiling captures workers in complex SIL, forensic mental health support, or residential care coordination roles with positive behaviour support endorsement. Moving into a Support Coordinator, Team Leader, or Disability Support Manager role is the primary pathway to breaking above $90,000 in Sydney's care sector.

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Support Worker salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $76,896 —
Adelaide $80,000 +4%
Melbourne $79,026 +3%
Brisbane $77,587 ~same
Perth $76,570 ~same

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