Maintenance Officer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Maintenance Officers in Sydney earn a median salary of $69,160 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,467 and $80,000. That sits 27% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 23 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 22th percentile in Sydney ↓ -3 listings vs last month
💰 Maintenance Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,467 – $80,000
Median: $69,160
May $65k
Jun $69k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $55,467 – $80,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$80k $53k $59k $65k $70k $76k $82k
⚠ Low confidence 23 listings (-3 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $55,467 Median  $69,160 $80,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Based on 23 listings, treat as directional. Sydney maintenance officers earn $69.2k, about 27% below the city median, though the figure rose $4.2k on the month. It leads the eastern capitals narrowly (Brisbane $67.5k, Melbourne $65.2k), so Sydney is marginally the better market. The band ($55k to $80k) is moderate, reflecting a hands-on facilities role priced below the city's professional-services median.

Take Home Pay (based on median $69,160)

Weekly (net)
~$1,054
Monthly (net)
~$4,569
Annual (net)
~$54,833
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $77,113

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 Maintenance Officer in Sydney?
The floor is around $55k (p10). A new maintenance officer starts near there, and the move toward the $80k top comes from trade licences (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), building-services experience, and taking on a role in a complex site such as a hospital, hotel or large commercial facility.
Is $69,160 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends on the setting. At $69.2k the median is 27% below Sydney's all-roles median and nets about $55k, modest in an expensive city, but standard for a general facilities role. Where it improves is trade-backed maintenance in high-spec environments; a licensed tradesperson doing building services can sit at the top of the band or move into technician rates.
How much does a Senior Maintenance Officer make in Sydney?
The band caps at $80k, so senior earnings come from role change. A facilities coordinator or maintenance-supervisor position, or moving into a licensed trade or building-services technician role, are the routes up, built on tickets and experience in demanding site environments rather than tenure alone.

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Maintenance Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $69,160 —
Brisbane $67,500 ~same
Melbourne $65,170 -6%

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