Business Analyst Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Business Analysts in Sydney earn a median salary of $151,126 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $101,000 and $200,000. That sits 59% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 92 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 8% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +27 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$101,000 – $200,000

Median: $151,126

Jun $150k

Jul $151k

→ Stable

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

Mid level	$100,000 – $200,000
Senior level	$125,000 – $200,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 92 job listings for this role and city, 91.7% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 27.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 72.2% 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% $101,000 Median $151,126 $200,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney leads the country for business analysis at $151,000, ahead of Melbourne at $150,000, Brisbane at $145,000 and Perth at $142,000, though the four are unusually close. Listings rose 42% from 65 to 92 with the median moving just $1,126. The tiers are well balanced, with mid at $140,000 on 45 listings and senior at $160,000 on 46, which makes this one of the more legible structures here. At 28% salary disclosure precision is limited.

Take Home Pay (based on median $151,126)

Weekly (net)

~$2,060

Monthly (net)

~$8,927

Annual (net)

~$107,120

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $168,505

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 $101,000 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 $151,126 a good salary in Sydney?

Yes. At $151,000 a business analyst earns 59.1% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $2,060 a week, which absorbs the city's high living costs. The national spread is only $9,000, so Sydney's nominal lead disappears entirely once housing is factored in. Brisbane at $145,000 is arguably the better market on take-home.

How much does a Senior Business Analyst make in Sydney?

Senior listings run $125,000 to $200,000 with a median of $160,000, from 46 listings, an even split with mid that gives this range strong support. Owning a workstream end to end, usually with a data, integration or regulatory specialisation, is what reaches it. Financial services transformation programs support the upper end in Sydney.

Other roles in Sydney

Business Analyst salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$151,126	0%
Melbourne	$150,000	~same
Brisbane	$145,241	-4%
Perth	$142,500	-6%

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