Category Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)
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Category Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $115,000 and $184,000. That sits 78% above Sydney's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 25 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.
| Mid level | $122,000 – $200,000 |
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 25 job listings for this role in Sydney, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 12.0% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 88.0% 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.
Understanding the Sydney Market
Category manager is new to the Sydney report, with 25 listings at a $160,000 median, 77.8% above the city benchmark. Only 12% of listings showed a salary, one of the lowest disclosure rates of any role, so almost all of this picture comes from hidden pay brackets. Manufacturing and marketing-side roles sat at $160,000, while retail category roles came in lower at $142,500. With 25 listings, read it as a guide to the level rather than a precise figure.
Take Home Pay (based on median $160,000)
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 →
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