Employment Consultant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Employment Consultants in Sydney earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $80,000. That sits 26% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 34 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 50th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +11 listings vs last month
💰 Employment Consultant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $80,000
Median: $70,000
May $65k
Jun $70k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $65,000 – $80,000
Overall $65k–$80k Mid $65k–$80k $63k $66k $70k $74k $78k $82k
Moderate confidence 34 listings (+11 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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Understanding the Sydney Market

Employment consultant is the tightest-banded role in this batch: a 21% spread from $65k to $80k, with pay clustered hard around the $70k median. Listings jumped from 23 to 34 this month and pay rose $5k, so this is a rare case of demand and pay moving up together. The role sits 26% below Sydney's all-roles median, which reflects its base-plus-outcome structure. Brisbane pays the same $70k.

Take Home Pay (based on median $70,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,065
Monthly (net)
~$4,615
Annual (net)
~$55,383
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $78,050

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 Employment Consultant in Sydney?
Most of this role is entry-accessible, so pay starts at the $65k p10 and reaches the $70k median quickly. Because the band is so narrow, the lift comes from outcome bonuses rather than base: hitting job-placement targets under a DES or Workforce Australia contract is what moves total pay to the $80k top. A background in recruitment or community services helps on entry.
Is $70,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No, but the structure explains it. At $70k the base median sits 26% under Sydney's $95k all-roles median and nets about $55k, modest for the city. That is normal for a placement role where earnings are meant to be topped up by outcome payments. The tight band means base alone will not close the gap, so bonus performance matters.
How much does a Senior Employment Consultant make in Sydney?
There is no senior band, so base pay tops near the $80k p90. Progression means moving into team leadership, site management or a business-development role within an employment-services provider, which rewards running a caseload team and hitting contract KPIs rather than individual placements.

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Employment Consultant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $70,000 —
Brisbane $70,000 ~same

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