Executive Assistant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Executive Assistants in Sydney earn a median salary of $110,750 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $131,500. That sits 17% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 68 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 21% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -14 listings vs last month
💰 Executive Assistant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $131,500
Median: $110,750
May $110k
Jun $110k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $85,600 – $132,000
Overall $85k–$131k Mid $85k–$132k $82k $93k $103k $114k $125k $135k
Moderate confidence 68 listings (-14 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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Bottom 10%  $85,000 Median  $110,750 $131,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Executive assistants in Sydney earn $110,750 at the median, 17% above the city's all-roles figure, a rare case of a support role clearing the benchmark. Pay edged up $750 even as listings fell from 82 to 68, so the market is tightening rather than expanding. Sydney tops the national table here, ahead of Melbourne ($110k), Brisbane and Perth (both $100k). The band ($85k to $131,500) reflects the seniority of the executives being supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $110,750)

Weekly (net)
~$1,578
Monthly (net)
~$6,839
Annual (net)
~$82,074
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $123,486

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?
Entry into the EA title in Sydney starts around $85k, already high because the role assumes proven administrative capability. The lift toward $131,500 comes from who you support: C-suite and board-level executives in financial services or law pay well above departmental-manager support. Discretion, diary and travel management at scale are the differentiators.
Is $110,750 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes. At $110,750 the median EA earns 17% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95k and nets roughly $82k after tax, genuinely strong for an administrative role and ahead of most white-collar support work. The role also sits at the top of the national table, so Sydney is the right city to hold this title in.
How much does a Senior Executive Assistant make in Sydney?
Senior EAs supporting C-suite and board principals reach the $131,500 top of the band. The step up is about the seniority of the executive, not years logged: moving from manager support to CEO or partner support, often with chief-of-staff duties layered on. Financial-services and legal firms pay the top of this range.

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Executive Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $110,750 —
Melbourne $110,000 ~same
Brisbane $100,000 -10%
Perth $100,000 -10%

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