Catering Assistant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Catering Assistants in Sydney earn a median salary of $54,255 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $50,000 and $85,000. That sits 40% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 26 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 35th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Catering Assistant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$50,000 – $85,000
Median: $54,255
Mid level $50,000 – $85,000
Overall $50k–$85k Mid $50k–$85k $48k $56k $64k $71k $79k $87k
⚠ Low confidence 26 listings · 31/10/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 26 job listings for this role in Sydney, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 26.9% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 73.1% 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.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

Catering assistant is one of the lowest-paid roles in the Sydney report at $54,255, almost 40% below the city benchmark. Listings that hid the salary sat at about $50,000, which looks close to award base rates. The $85,000 ceiling is an outlier pulled up by a few remote or site-based roles. This is the first month the role has enough listings to report, and 26 ads is a small base.

Take Home Pay (based on median $54,255)

Weekly (net)
~$870
Monthly (net)
~$3,771
Annual (net)
~$45,256
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $60,494

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 Catering Assistant in Sydney?
Entry is around $50,000. A food safety certificate and availability for early, split or weekend shifts are the main requirements, and hospital or aged care kitchens tend to offer more regular hours.
Is $54,255 a good salary in Sydney?
No. $54,255 is 39.7% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home around $870 a week. In Sydney that is a very tight income for a full-time role.
How much does a Senior Catering Assistant make in Sydney?
The ceiling is about $85,000, mostly for remote or mining-camp catering with rostered shifts. In the city, moving into cooking with a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery is the clearest route to higher pay.

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