Case Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Case Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $91,439 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $113,574. 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 ↓ -7 listings vs last month
💰 Case Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $113,574
Median: $91,439
May $88k
Jun $91k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $80,000 – $104,072
Overall $80k–$113k Mid $80k–$104k $77k $85k $93k $101k $109k $116k
⚠ Low confidence 21 listings (-7 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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Bottom 10%  $80,000 Median  $91,439 $113,574  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney case managers earn $91,439, sitting almost exactly on the city's all-roles median (down just 3.7%). Pay actually rose $3,219 this month even as listings fell from 28 to 21, so the smaller pool is being paid a little more. Melbourne edges ahead at $95,463 for the same role. Based on a small sample, treat as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $91,439)

Weekly (net)
~$1,335
Monthly (net)
~$5,785
Annual (net)
~$69,426
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $101,954

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 Case Manager in Sydney?
Entry-level case managers in Sydney start near the $80k p10, moving toward the $89,848 mid median with caseload experience. A relevant degree (social work, psychology, allied health) plus experience in insurance, workers-compensation or NDIS case management is what pushes pay to the top of the band. Complex or high-volume caseloads pay more.
Is $91,439 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends on your benchmark. At $91,439 the median sits within a whisker of Sydney's $95k all-roles median and nets about $69k, which is solid for a role that does not require management responsibility. It is not below-market for the sector, it is squarely at it. Melbourne pays slightly more, so location is a minor lever here.
How much does a Senior Case Manager make in Sydney?
There is no senior band in this small sample, so pay tops near the $113,574 p90 for those handling the most complex files. Progression usually means moving into team leadership or specialist case work, or into related coordination roles. The nearest higher-paying comparable is broader project or program work.

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Case Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $91,439 —
Melbourne $95,463 +4%

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