Baker Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Bakers in Sydney earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,000 and $80,000. That sits 11% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 28 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 42th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +1 listings vs last month
💰 Baker · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,000 – $80,000
Median: $80,000
Jul $77k
Oct $80k

Median advertised salary over the last 3 months. Not enough history yet to call a direction.

Mid level $50,000 – $80,000
Overall $50k–$80k Mid $50k–$80k $48k $55k $62k $68k $75k $82k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 28 job listings for this role in Sydney, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 14.3% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 85.7% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney bakers earn $80,000, flat on September, on 28 listings. The striking feature is the $50,000 floor, the lowest for this trade in any city, which likely reflects part-time or apprentice-adjacent roles being advertised with annual figures. The ceiling is also $80,000, so the median sits right at the top.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Baker in Sydney?
Entry can be as low as $50,000. A Certificate III in Baking and reliability on early shifts are what move offers quickly to the $80,000 rate.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Below average for Sydney. $80,000 is 11.1% below the city's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home around $1,191 a week. Sydney living costs make that tight.
How much does a Senior Baker make in Sydney?
The advertised ceiling is $80,000. Bakery management, production supervision in a large commercial operation, or running your own bakery are the paths to more. The sample is small, so treat this as directional.

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Baker salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $80,000 0%
Brisbane $80,000 ~same
Melbourne $76,250 -5%

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