Account Executive Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Account Executives in Sydney earn a median salary of $122,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $81,000 and $160,000. That sits 29% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 43 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 65th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +16 listings vs last month
💰 Account Executive · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$81,000 – $160,000
Median: $122,500
Jun $125k
Jul $122k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $83,000 – $160,000
Overall $81k–$160k Mid $83k–$160k $78k $95k $113k $130k $147k $164k
Moderate confidence 43 listings (+16 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 43 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 15.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 84.1% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10%  $81,000 Median  $122,500 $160,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney pays account executives $122,000 against $100,000 in Melbourne, a $22,000 gap that is one of the widest for any commercial role in this data. The median eased $2,500 while listings rose sharply from 27 to 43. Only 15.9% of listings stated a salary, one of the lower disclosure rates here, so treat the level cautiously. The title sits above account manager at $100,000 in the same city, so the executive label carries real weight in Sydney.

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. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Account Executive in Sydney?
The $81,000 floor usually represents a base with commission on top rather than total earnings. Account management and business development are the common feeders. Technology and financial services are the sectors driving Sydney's premium, and SaaS sales experience is what listings name most often.
Is $122,500 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes. At $122,000 an account executive earns 28.9% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,724 a week against high living costs. Melbourne pays $22,000 less for the same title, so Sydney is clearly the stronger market. It also pays $22,000 more than account management in the same city.
How much does a Senior Account Executive make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $160,000, which matches what BDMs top out at, reached through enterprise deal ownership rather than seniority. Quota attainment is what employers price at that level. Given only one listing in six disclosed pay, treat the upper end as directional.

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Account Executive salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $122,500 0%
Melbourne $100,000 -18%

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