Assistant Accountant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Assistant Accountants in Sydney earn a median salary of $81,856 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $93,180. That sits 14% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 56 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
💰 Assistant Accountant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $93,180
Median: $81,856
May $82k
Jun $81k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,000 – $91,750
Overall $65k–$93k Mid $65k–$91k $63k $69k $76k $82k $89k $95k
Moderate confidence 56 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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Bottom 10%  $65,000 Median  $81,856 $93,180  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney assistant accountants earn $81,856, only slightly ahead of Brisbane and Melbourne (both $80k), so the location premium here is marginal. The role sits 14% below Sydney's all-roles median, which is expected for a stepping-stone finance seat. Pay barely moved this month (down $644) across a solid 56 listings. This is the classic on-ramp: the next title up, Accountant, carries a $100k median.

Take Home Pay (based on median $81,856)

Weekly (net)
~$1,214
Monthly (net)
~$5,262
Annual (net)
~$63,149
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $91,269

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?
Assistant accountants in Sydney start near the $65k p10, reaching the $81,856 median as they take on more of the month-end close. Studying toward a CA or CPA, plus hands-on general ledger and reconciliation work, is what moves someone up the band. Exposure to a big-four or listed-company finance team is the fastest lift.
Is $81,856 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends on your stage. At $81,856 the median trails Sydney's $95k all-roles figure and nets about $63k, which is fair for a role people hold on the way to something bigger. For an assistant accountant it is a normal rung, not a concern. The clear upside is finishing the CA/CPA and moving to Accountant ($100k) or Financial Accountant ($125k).
How much does a Senior Assistant Accountant make in Sydney?
There is no senior assistant-accountant band, which is the point: this role is designed to be outgrown. The jump is to qualified Accountant ($100k median) or Financial Accountant ($125k) work, which requires completing a CA or CPA and owning reporting rather than assisting with it.

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Assistant Accountant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $81,856 —
Brisbane $80,000 ~same
Melbourne $80,000 ~same

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