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 $81,795 and $115,000. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 57 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 24% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +7 listings vs last month
💰 Early Childhood Teacher · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$81,795 – $115,000
Median: $95,000
Jun $95k
Jul $95k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $81,795 – $115,000
Overall $81k–$115k Mid $81k–$115k $79k $87k $94k $102k $110k $118k
Moderate confidence 57 listings (+7 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 57 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 15.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 84.2% 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. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10%  $81,795 Median  $95,000 $115,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Early childhood teachers sit exactly on Sydney's all-roles median at $95,000, with the median unchanged and listings rising from 50 to 57. Brisbane pays $100,000 and Newcastle matches Sydney at $95,000. Only 15.8% of listings stated a salary, one of the lower disclosure rates here, so treat the figure as directional. The qualification premium is clear: educators in the same city earn $65,000 to $70,000.

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 $81,000, which is high because a bachelor-level teaching qualification and ACECQA recognition are prerequisites. Diploma-qualified educators sit outside this range entirely. 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 $5,000 more at a much lower cost base, making it the stronger market. Within early childhood it is $25,000 above educator work.
How much does a Senior Early Childhood Teacher make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $115,000, reached through centre direction, educational leadership or curriculum roles across multiple sites. The 35% 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 Sydney
Sydney (this page) $95,000 0%
Brisbane $100,000 +5%
Newcastle $95,418 ~same

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