Assistant Accountant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Assistant Accountants in Sydney earn a median salary of $82,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $69,000 and $95,745. That sits 13% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 49 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 71th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -7 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Accountant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$69,000 – $95,745
Median: $82,500
Jun $81k
Jul $82k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $68,500 – $96,118
Overall $69k–$95k Mid $68k–$96k $66k $72k $79k $85k $92k $99k
Moderate confidence 49 listings (-7 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 49 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 50.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 50.0% 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%  $69,000 Median  $82,500 $95,745  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Assistant accountants earn $82,000 in Sydney, behind Brisbane at $85,000 and ahead of Melbourne at $80,000, with the median moving just $644 across the month. Listings eased from 56 to 49. At 50% salary disclosure this is a well-evidenced figure. The gap that matters is the $20,000 step to qualified accountant work at $102,000, which is what CA or CPA completion is worth in this market.

Take Home Pay (based on median $82,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,223
Monthly (net)
~$5,298
Annual (net)
~$63,570
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $91,987

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 Assistant Accountant in Sydney?
Entry is $69,000, typically a graduate or part-qualified accountant handling reconciliations and journal preparation. The mid band starts at $68,000, so entry and mid overlap almost entirely. Month-end close ownership and CA or CPA progress are what move someone toward the $95,000 ceiling.
Is $82,500 a good salary in Sydney?
No, as the title implies. At $82,000 an assistant accountant earns 13.2% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,223 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Brisbane pays $3,000 more at a much lower cost base. Treat this as a two to three year position rather than a destination.
How much does a Senior Assistant Accountant make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $95,000, where assistant accountant and accountant bands begin to overlap. Reaching it usually means the work has outgrown the title. Completing CA or CPA and retitling is the intended path, worth $20,000 on median, with financial accounting at $122,000 beyond that.

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Assistant Accountant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $82,500 0%
Brisbane $85,000 +3%
Melbourne $80,000 -3%

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