Business Analyst Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Business Analysts in Sydney earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $108,255 and $225,485. That sits 68% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 85 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 10% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +5 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$108,255 – $225,485

Median: $160,000

Aug $160k

Sep $160k

→ Stable

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

Mid level	$102,500 – $215,475
Senior level	$126,922 – $228,475

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 85 job listings for this role and city, 92.6% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 23.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 76.8% 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. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10% $108,255 Median $160,000 $225,485 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney leads the country for business analysis at $160,000, with the median unchanged and listings up from 80 to 85. Brisbane pays $140,000 and Melbourne $137,000, so Sydney's $20,000 to $23,000 lead is substantial and has widened this month. The tiers are well balanced, with mid at $146,000 on 46 listings and senior at $160,000 on 39. Only 23% of listings stated a salary, so precision is limited.

Take Home Pay (based on median $160,000)

Weekly (net)

~$2,164

Monthly (net)

~$9,378

Annual (net)

~$112,533

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $178,400

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 Business Analyst in Sydney?

There is no graduate entry: the $108,000 floor assumes delivery experience, and business analysis is generally a second career. Testing, operations and domain expertise in financial services or technology are the common routes in. Requirements elicitation, process mapping and stakeholder facilitation are what listings name at the lower end.

Is $160,000 a good salary in Sydney?

Yes. At $160,000 a business analyst earns 68.4% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $2,164 a week, which absorbs the city's high living costs. The $20,000 lead over Brisbane is large enough to survive the housing comparison, unlike most Sydney premiums in this report. It matches project management at $160,000.

How much does a Senior Business Analyst make in Sydney?

Senior listings run $126,000 to $228,000 with a median of $160,000, from 39 listings. Owning a workstream end to end, usually with a data, integration or regulatory specialisation, is what reaches it. The senior median matches the overall figure, so most of the premium sits in the tail.

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Business Analyst salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$160,000	0%
Brisbane	$140,000	-12%
Melbourne	$137,982	-14%

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