Early Childhood Teacher Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Early Childhood Teachers in Sydney earn a median salary of $95,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $84,250 and $110,000. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 48 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 72th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Early Childhood Teacher · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$84,250 – $110,000
Median: $95,000
Aug $95k
Sep $95k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $84,250 – $110,000
Overall $84k–$110k Mid $84k–$110k $81k $88k $94k $100k $106k $113k
Moderate confidence 48 listings (+4 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 48 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 25.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 74.5% 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%  $84,250 Median  $95,000 $110,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Early childhood teachers sit exactly on Sydney's all-roles median at $95,000, with the figure unchanged and listings up from 44 to 48. Brisbane pays $103,000 and Newcastle $98,000, leaving Sydney last of the three. At 27% the spread is narrow, running $84,000 to $110,000, which is what classification-based teaching pay produces. Only 26% of listings stated a salary. Educators in the same city earn $80,000, so the qualification is worth $15,000.

Take Home Pay (based on median $95,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,380
Monthly (net)
~$5,980
Annual (net)
~$71,758
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $105,925

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 Sydney?
The floor is $84,000, which is high because a bachelor-level teaching qualification and ACECQA recognition are prerequisites. Diploma-qualified educators sit at $80,000, only $4,000 below this floor. Kindergarten programs and centres needing approved teacher status to meet ratios pay at the top of the band.
Is $95,000 a good salary in Sydney?
It is exactly average, matching Sydney's $95,000 all-roles median, with take-home near $1,380 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Brisbane pays $8,000 more at a much lower cost base, making it clearly the stronger market. The $15,000 premium over educator work is the narrowest qualification gap in this report.
How much does a Senior Early Childhood Teacher make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $110,000, and centre director roles at $115,000 sit just above it, so the two bands nearly meet. Educational leadership and curriculum roles are what reach the top of the teaching band. Centre direction is the clearest progression, worth $20,000 over this median.

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Early Childhood Teacher salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $95,000 0%
Brisbane $103,740 +9%
Newcastle $98,494 +4%

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