Administration Officer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Administration Officers 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 63 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 21% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $85,000
Median: $70,000
Jun $71k
Jul $70k
↓ Trending down

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 63 listings (+8 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 63 job listings for this role and city, 81.2% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 46.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 53.1% 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.

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Bottom 10%  $60,000 Median  $70,000 $85,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median eased $1,531 to $70,000 while listings rose from 55 to 63. Sydney matches Adelaide and Melbourne at $70,000, with Brisbane leading the country by a wide margin at $80,000 and Perth last at $67,000. Against Sydney's $95,000 city median this is a 26.3% shortfall. At 47% salary disclosure the figure is reasonably well 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 Officer in Sydney?
Entry is $60,000 and the mid band starts at the same point, so entry and typical pay overlap entirely. Sector matters more than experience, with health, education and government listings paying above general commercial administration. Records management and finance system exposure appear at the top of the band.
Is $70,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $70,000 an administration officer 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. Brisbane pays $10,000 more at a much lower cost base, making it clearly the better market for this title. Executive assistant work at $105,000 is the local progression.
How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $85,000, and the mid band reaches it too, so there is no separate senior tier. Office management and contract administration are what reach it. Executive assistant roles at $105,000 are where the administration track actually leads in Sydney.

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Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $70,000 0%
Brisbane $80,000 +14%
Adelaide $70,000 ~same
Melbourne $70,000 ~same
Perth $67,092 -4%

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