Early Childhood Teacher Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Early Childhood Teachers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $103,740 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $93,830 and $125,000. That sits 15% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 47 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 69th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +27 listings vs last month
💰 Early Childhood Teacher · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$93,830 – $125,000
Median: $103,740
Aug $100k
Sep $103k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $93,823 – $125,000
Overall $93k–$125k Mid $93k–$125k $91k $98k $106k $113k $121k $128k
Moderate confidence 47 listings (+27 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 47 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 32.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 67.3% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $93,830 Median  $103,740 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Listings more than doubled from 20 to 47 and the median rose $3,740 to $103,000, making Brisbane comfortably the best market in the country for this role ahead of Newcastle at $98,000 and Sydney at $95,000. The number that frames the page is internal: educators in the same city earn $70,000, so the teaching qualification is worth $33,000. At 33% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported, though the volume growth is unambiguous.

Take Home Pay (based on median $103,740)

Weekly (net)
~$1,490
Monthly (net)
~$6,457
Annual (net)
~$77,483
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $115,670

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 Early Childhood Teacher in Brisbane?
The floor is $93,000, which is high because a bachelor-level teaching qualification and ACECQA recognition are prerequisites. Diploma-qualified educators sit outside this range entirely at $70,000. Kindergarten programs and centres needing approved teacher status to meet ratios pay at the top of the band.
Is $103,740 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $103,000 an early childhood teacher earns 15.3% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,490 a week and moderate living costs. It beats Sydney by $8,000 in nominal terms and by considerably more after housing. Within early childhood it is the top of the advertised range by a wide margin.
How much does a Senior Early Childhood Teacher make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $125,000, reached through centre direction, educational leadership or curriculum roles across multiple sites. The 30% spread is narrow, so headroom inside the teaching title is limited. Service management is the usual next step, combining the qualification with compliance and staffing responsibility.

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Early Childhood Teacher salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $103,740 0%
Newcastle $98,494 -5%
Sydney $95,000 -8%

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