Early Childhood Teacher Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Early Childhood Teachers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $91,884 and $115,981. That sits 14% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 31 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 46th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -10 listings vs last month
💰 Early Childhood Teacher · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$91,884 – $115,981
Median: $100,000
Jun $100k
Jul $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $91,291 – $115,196
Overall $91k–$115k Mid $91k–$115k $88k $94k $100k $107k $113k $119k
Moderate confidence 31 listings (-10 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 31 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 42.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 57.6% 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%  $91,884 Median  $100,000 $115,981  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane pays early childhood teachers $100,000 against $95,000 in Sydney and Newcastle, making it the best market in this data for the role. The more striking number is internal: educators in the same city earn $70,000, so the teaching qualification is worth $30,000. Listings fell from 41 to 31, a 24% drop that is the sharpest contraction in Brisbane childcare this month. The median held flat through that decline, so the rate is holding even as postings thin.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 $91,000, 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 seeking approved teacher status pay at the top of the band, since they need the qualification to meet ratios.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $100,000 an early childhood teacher earns 14.3% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home around $1,443 a week and moderate living costs. It beats Sydney by $5,000 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 $115,000, reached through centre direction, educational leadership or curriculum roles across multiple sites. The 24% spread is narrow, so there is limited headroom inside the teaching title itself. Service management is the usual next step, combining the teaching 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) $100,000 0%
Newcastle $95,418 -5%
Sydney $95,000 -5%

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