Business Development Representative Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Business Development Representatives in Sydney earn a median salary of $94,900 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $75,000 and $125,000. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 13th percentile in Sydney ↑ +1 listings vs last month
💰 Business Development Representative · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$75,000 – $125,000
Median: $94,900
May $88k
Jun $94k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $72,500 – $130,000
Overall $75k–$125k Mid $72k–$130k $70k $83k $95k $108k $121k $133k
⚠ Low confidence 21 listings (+1 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

Based on 21 listings, treat this as directional. Sydney BDRs sit at $94.9k, effectively dead on the city's $95k all-roles median, and the median rose $6k from $88.75k last month. The band is wide ($75k to $125k) because BDR pay leans heavily on commission, so base and OTE tell very different stories.

Take Home Pay (based on median $94,900)

Weekly (net)
~$1,379
Monthly (net)
~$5,974
Annual (net)
~$71,692
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $105,813

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 Development Representative in Sydney?
The floor is around $72.5k base (p10). A first sales-development hire starts near there on base; SaaS or tech-sector experience, a track record of hitting meeting quotas, and outbound tooling fluency are what lift the total package toward the $125k+ upper band once commission loads in.
Is $94,900 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends how you read it. At $94.9k the median matches Sydney's all-roles median and nets about $72k, so a BDR earns a typical Sydney wage, decent but not a premium. The role is a launchpad, not a destination: the natural next step is Account Manager ($107.5k) or Business Development Manager ($125k).
How much does a Senior Business Development Representative make in Sydney?
There is no senior BDR tier, and the band caps at $125k (with commission). Advancement means closing your own deals as an account executive or BDM ($125k median), which trades booking meetings for carrying a revenue quota, a genuine change in role rather than a promotion in title.

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.