Executive Assistant Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Executive Assistants in Sydney earn a median salary of $112,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $140,000. That sits 18% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 78 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 12% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +11 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$85,000 – $140,000

Median: $112,500

Aug $103k

Sep $112k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$85,000 – $140,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 78 job listings for this role and city, 96.2% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 46.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 53.8% 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% $85,000 Median $112,500 $140,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median rose $8,760 to $112,000 with listings up from 67 to 78, making Sydney the best-paying executive assistant market in the country ahead of Melbourne at $107,000, Brisbane at $100,000 and Perth at $98,000. The gap to the rest of Sydney administration is the real story: reception at $65,000, customer service officer at $70,000 and administration officer at $72,000, making this a $40,000 to $47,000 premium over the next titles down. At 46% salary disclosure the figure is moderately well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $112,500)

Weekly (net)

~$1,600

Monthly (net)

~$6,935

Annual (net)

~$83,220

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $125,437

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 Executive Assistant in Sydney?

The $85,000 floor already assumes several years of administrative experience, so this is not an entry point. Administration officer at $72,000 and team assistant roles are the usual feeders, which makes the entry step here unusually large. Board paper preparation, complex travel coordination and supporting multiple executives are what listings above the median require.

Is $112,500 a good salary in Sydney?

Yes. At $112,000 an executive assistant earns 18.4% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,600 a week against the highest living costs in this report. It leads the country by $5,000 over Melbourne. Within Sydney administration it is the only title that clears the city median, and it does so by a wide margin.

How much does a Senior Executive Assistant make in Sydney?

The ceiling is $140,000, the highest executive assistant ceiling in this report, reached through chief executive or board-level support with office management attached. Listings at that level tend to specify ASX-listed or large institutional environments. Chief of staff and operations roles sit beyond this band but move outside administration entirely.

Other roles in Sydney

Executive Assistant salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$112,500	0%
Melbourne	$107,685	-4%
Brisbane	$100,000	-11%
Perth	$98,867	-12%

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