Account Executive Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Account Executives in Sydney earn a median salary of $125,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $185,000. That sits 32% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 31 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 49th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +5 listings vs last month
💰 Account Executive · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $185,000
Median: $125,000
Aug $125k
Sep $125k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $94,000 – $185,000
Overall $100k–$185k Mid $94k–$185k $91k $111k $130k $150k $170k $190k
Moderate confidence 31 listings (+5 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 31 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 22.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 77.4% 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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Understanding the Sydney Market

Account executives earn $125,000 in Sydney with the median unchanged and listings up from 26 to 31. No other city carries enough listings under this title to compare. The useful comparison is local: account managers in Sydney earn $100,000, so the executive label is worth $25,000, and the $100,000 floor here is exactly what account managers earn as a median. Only 23% of listings stated a salary, so treat the level cautiously.

Take Home Pay (based on median $125,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,754
Monthly (net)
~$7,599
Annual (net)
~$91,183
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $139,375

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 $100,000 floor usually represents a base with commission on top rather than total earnings, and it sits at the account manager median. Account management and business development are the common feeders. Technology and financial services are the sectors driving Sydney's premium, with SaaS sales experience named most often.
Is $125,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes. At $125,000 an account executive earns 31.6% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,754 a week against high living costs. It pays $25,000 more than account management in the same city, which is the clearest retitle return in Sydney sales. It matches business development at $125,000.
How much does a Senior Account Executive make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $185,000, well above 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 four disclosed pay, treat the upper end as directional.

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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.