Assistant Accountant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Assistant Accountants in Sydney earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $76,616 and $95,000. That sits 10% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 45 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 68th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -12 listings vs last month
💰 Assistant Accountant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$76,616 – $95,000
Median: $85,000
Aug $80k
Sep $85k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $76,616 – $95,000
Overall $76k–$95k Mid $76k–$95k $74k $79k $83k $88k $93k $97k
Moderate confidence 45 listings (-12 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 45 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 52.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 47.8% 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%  $76,616 Median  $85,000 $95,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median rose $5,000 to $85,000 while listings fell 21% from 57 to 45, bringing Sydney level with Brisbane and ahead of Melbourne at $80,000. At 22% the spread is among the tightest in the Sydney finance data, running $76,000 to $95,000. At 52% salary disclosure the figure is well evidenced. The gap to qualified accountant work at $97,000 is only $12,000, the narrowest such step in this report.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,254
Monthly (net)
~$5,434
Annual (net)
~$65,208
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

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 $76,000, typically a graduate or part-qualified accountant handling reconciliations and journal preparation. That floor sits well above the accountant entry band at $65,000, which means assistant accountant roles are often better paid than junior accountant ones. Month-end close ownership and CA or CPA progress are what move someone toward the $95,000 ceiling.
Is $85,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Not quite, but better than it looks. At $85,000 an assistant accountant earns 10.5% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,254 a week. It pays $20,000 more than the accountant entry band of $65,000, so early-career finance staff are often better off under this title. It matches Brisbane exactly.
How much does a Senior Assistant Accountant make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $95,000, where assistant accountant and accountant bands overlap almost completely, since the accountant median is $97,000. Completing CA or CPA and retitling is worth only $12,000 here, the narrowest qualification return in this report. Financial accounting at $123,000 is the band that actually changes the picture.

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Assistant Accountant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $85,000 0%
Brisbane $85,000 ~same
Melbourne $80,000 -6%

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