Accountant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Accountants in Sydney earn a median salary of $97,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $126,500. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 148 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 2% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Accountant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $126,500
Median: $97,500
Aug $102k
Sep $97k
↓ Trending down

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

Entry level $59,500 – $80,500
Mid level $79,808 – $103,000
Senior level $91,200 – $143,608
Overall $65k–$126k Entry $59k–$80k Mid $79k–$103k Senior $91k–$143k $57k $75k $93k $111k $129k $147k
High confidence 148 listings (+4 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 148 job listings for this role and city, 98.7% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 50.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 49.7% 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.

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Bottom 10%  $65,000 Median  $97,500 $126,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median fell $5,000 to $97,000 while listings held at 148, leaving Sydney fourth nationally behind Brisbane at $108,000 and a $100,000 cluster covering Melbourne, Perth and the Gold Coast. Sydney has one of the clearest three-tier structures in this report: entry at $65,000 on 30 listings, mid at $90,000 on 49 and senior at $117,000 on 69. The senior band carrying the most volume tells you this market skews experienced. At 50% salary disclosure the figure is well evidenced.

Take Home Pay (based on median $97,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,411
Monthly (net)
~$6,116
Annual (net)
~$73,396
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $108,712

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 Accountant in Sydney?
Entry listings run $59,000 to $80,000 with a median of $65,000, based on 30 listings, the largest entry sample of any accounting market here. The step to mid at $90,000 is worth $25,000 and is where CA or CPA progress sits. Accounts payable at $80,000 pays more than the accountant entry band, which is worth knowing.
Is $97,500 a good salary in Sydney?
Barely. At $97,000 an accountant earns 2.6% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,411 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Brisbane pays $11,000 more at a far lower cost base, making it clearly the better market. The median also fell $5,000 this month.
How much does a Senior Accountant make in Sydney?
Senior listings run $91,000 to $143,000 with a median of $117,000, from 69 listings, the largest senior sample in this report. Full CA or CPA qualification plus statutory reporting or team leadership is the standard requirement. Financial accounting at $123,000 and finance management at $160,000 are where the range continues.

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Accountant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $97,500 0%
Brisbane $108,750 +12%
Gold Coast $100,000 +3%
Melbourne $100,000 +3%
Perth $100,000 +3%

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