Administration Officer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Administration Officers in Sydney earn a median salary of $71,531 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $58,500 and $86,500. That sits 25% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 55 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 72th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +13 listings vs last month
💰 Administration Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$58,500 – $86,500
Median: $71,531
May $65k
Jun $71k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $59,730 – $87,880
Overall $58k–$86k Mid $59k–$87k $56k $63k $70k $77k $83k $90k
Moderate confidence 55 listings (+13 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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Bottom 10%  $58,500 Median  $71,531 $86,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney admin officer pay climbed to $71.5k from $65k last month, a $6.5k gain, and listings jumped from 42 to 55, so both pay and demand moved the right way. Even so the median sits 24.7% below Sydney's $95k all-roles figure, the trade-off for a support function in a city where finance and tech salaries pull the baseline high. Brisbane and Perth pay a near-identical $70k, so the role is priced by function more than by city. The momentum is the real story here, not the absolute number.

Take Home Pay (based on median $71,531)

Weekly (net)
~$1,084
Monthly (net)
~$4,699
Annual (net)
~$56,386
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $79,757

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?
Admin officers in Sydney start near the $58.5k p10 and settle around the $71.5k median. Strong software skills and experience in a regulated setting (financial services or professional services) are what move someone toward the $86.5k top of the band.
Is $71,531 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends. At $71.5k the median trails Sydney's $95k baseline, but it climbed $6.5k in a month and nets about $56k, which is workable for a support role even in an expensive city. The below-baseline position is normal for administration, so the upward trend matters more than the gap.
How much does a Senior Administration Officer make in Sydney?
The data shows a single mid band, with the top of the range near $86.5k rather than a distinct senior tier. Moving up means shifting into Executive Assistant work, where Sydney medians reach $110k for those handling executive diaries and stakeholder coordination.

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Administration Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $71,531 —
Brisbane $70,000 ~same
Perth $70,000 ~same
Adelaide $65,000 -9%
Melbourne $65,000 -9%

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