Administration Assistant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Administration Assistants in Sydney earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $56,543 and $80,000. That sits 32% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 58 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 73th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -2 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Assistant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$56,543 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
May $67k
Jun $65k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $56,102 – $80,000
Overall $56k–$80k Mid $56k–$80k $54k $60k $65k $71k $76k $82k
Moderate confidence 58 listings (-2 vs last month) · 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.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney pays administration assistants exactly what Brisbane, Melbourne and Perth do, $65,000, so the harbour city offers no wage premium for the role at all. The sting is local: that $65k sits 32% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95k, the widest city gap of any admin role tracked. Pay actually slipped this month, from $67,500 to $65,000, even as 58 employers kept hiring. The role is stable and in demand, but not a route to keeping pace with Sydney living costs.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Administration Assistant in Sydney?
Admin assistant pay in Sydney runs from about $56,500 to $80,000, with the median at $65k. A junior reaches the top by attaching to a well-paid sector: financial services and professional-services firms pay more for the same duties than retail or not-for-profit admin. Software fluency (advanced Excel, a CRM, or an EA-style diary and travel workload) is the concrete skill that moves someone up the band.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $65k the role earns 32% under Sydney's all-roles median and nets roughly $52,100 a year, which is genuinely hard to live on in one of the most expensive rental markets in the country. This is not unusual for administrative work, but in Sydney specifically the gap between admin pay and living costs is severe. The upside is mobility: Executive Assistant roles here reach $110,750.
How much does a Senior Administration Assistant make in Sydney?
There is no senior admin band, so the ceiling is the $80k top of the range. The real move up is a title change: stepping into an Executive Assistant role (median $110,750 in Sydney) or an Administration Officer position ($71,500) rather than staying a general assistant. Owning executive diaries, board papers, or office operations is what employers pay the premium for.

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Administration Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $65,000 —
Brisbane $65,000 ~same
Melbourne $65,000 ~same
Perth $65,000 ~same

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