Medical Receptionist Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Medical Receptionists in Sydney earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,920 and $77,100. That sits 32% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 75 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 17% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +1 listings vs last month
💰 Medical Receptionist · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,920 – $77,100
Median: $65,000
May $64k
Jun $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,230 – $74,100
Overall $55k–$77k Mid $55k–$74k $53k $58k $63k $69k $74k $79k
High confidence 75 listings (+1 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%  $55,920 Median  $65,000 $77,100  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Medical receptionist is a high-demand, low-pay role in Sydney: 75 listings put it in the 83rd percentile, but the $65k median trails the city's all-roles figure by 32%. Pay is essentially frozen, up just $780 in a month, and Sydney sits at the top of a flat national band (Adelaide $66k, Brisbane $65k, Perth $60,762). Volume here reflects constant clinic turnover, not rising wages.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Medical Receptionist in Sydney?
A medical receptionist starting in Sydney earns from around $56k. Medical-software fluency (such as Genie or Best Practice), specialist-clinic or hospital experience, and billing or Medicare-claims duties are what lift someone toward the $77k top of the band.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $65k the median trails Sydney's $95k all-roles median by 32% and nets only about $52k, which is genuinely tight against Sydney living costs. That gap is normal for front-desk clinical admin rather than a sign of a broken market, but it is one of the harder roles to make work financially in this city.
How much does a Senior Medical Receptionist make in Sydney?
There is no senior band for this role, and the $77k top decile is near the ceiling. Progression means practice-management or medical-billing specialisation, where budget and team responsibility rather than reception hours lift the pay.

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Medical Receptionist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $65,000 —
Adelaide $66,116 ~same
Brisbane $65,104 ~same
Gold Coast $65,000 ~same
Melbourne $63,232 -3%

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