Administration Assistant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Administration Assistants in Sydney earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $85,000. That sits 26% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 55 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 73th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +17 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Assistant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $85,000
Median: $70,000
Aug $69k
Sep $70k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $60,000 – $85,000
Overall $60k–$85k Mid $60k–$85k $58k $64k $69k $75k $81k $87k
Moderate confidence 55 listings (+17 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 55 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 35.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 64.9% 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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Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney is the best-paying administration assistant market in this data at $70,000, up $750, with listings rising 45% from 38 to 55. Adelaide and Perth sit at $67,000 and both Brisbane and Melbourne at $65,000. Against Sydney's $95,000 city median that is still a 26.3% shortfall. At 35% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $70,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,065
Monthly (net)
~$4,615
Annual (net)
~$55,383
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $78,050

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?
Entry is $60,000, the highest assistant floor in this data. System exposure lifts pay more than tenure, with SAP, TechnologyOne and sector-specific platforms recurring in higher listings. Financial services and professional services administration pay above general commercial in Sydney.
Is $70,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No, though it leads the country. At $70,000 an administration assistant earns 26.3% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,065 a week against the highest living costs in this report. The nominal premium over Melbourne disappears entirely once housing is considered. Executive assistant work at $112,000 is the destination worth targeting, worth $42,000 more.
How much does a Senior Administration Assistant make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $85,000, which usually means the role has grown into coordination. Administration officer at $72,000 and customer service officer at $70,000 are lateral rather than upward moves. Executive assistant roles at $112,000 are where the Sydney administration track actually leads.

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Administration Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $70,000 0%
Adelaide $67,184 -4%
Perth $67,184 -4%
Brisbane $65,000 -7%
Melbourne $65,000 -7%

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