Duty Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Duty Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $88,800. That sits 16% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 31 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 46th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -4 listings vs last month
💰 Duty Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $88,800
Median: $80,000
May $80k
Jun $80k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $70,000 – $88,251
Overall $70k–$88k Mid $70k–$88k $67k $72k $77k $82k $86k $91k
Moderate confidence 31 listings (-4 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.

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Bottom 10%  $70,000 Median  $80,000 $88,800  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney duty managers median $80k with a notably tight range ($70k to $88.8k, a 23.5% spread), one of the more compressed pay bands in this batch, which reflects a well-defined hospitality-supervisor role. That $80k trails Sydney's $95k all-roles median by 15.8%. Demand eased slightly (31 listings, down from 35) and pay held flat month on month. Brisbane pays the same $80k for the title, so there is no capital-city premium here, the role is priced by the venue, not the postcode.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Duty Manager in Sydney?
The band starts around $70k, since duty manager is already a supervisory step above front-line hospitality. Moving toward the $88.8k top comes from venue scale and licensing: an RSA and RCG plus responsible-service and gaming oversight, running larger pubs, hotels or clubs, and holding accountability for cash, compliance and rosters on shift.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends. At $80k the median trails Sydney's $95k all-roles figure by 15.8% and nets about $62k after tax, workable but tight for the city. For hospitality supervision this is fair pay, but the ceiling is close ($88.8k), so there is not much room to grow in the title itself. The step up is into venue or operations management, where the numbers open up.
How much does a Senior Duty Manager make in Sydney?
There is no senior duty-manager band, pay caps around $88.8k. Progression is into Venue Manager or Operations Manager roles running a whole site's P&L rather than a shift. Taking ownership of compliance, gaming, staffing and budget across the venue, not just during your shift, is what lifts you into the better-paid management tier.

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Duty Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $80,000 —
Brisbane $80,000 ~same

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