Office Administrator Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Office Administrators in Sydney earn a median salary of $75,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $81,275. That sits 21% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 38 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 58th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -11 listings vs last month
💰 Office Administrator · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $81,275
Median: $75,000
Jun $70k
Jul $75k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $61,050 – $81,700
Overall $60k–$81k Mid $61k–$81k $58k $63k $68k $73k $78k $84k
Moderate confidence 38 listings (-11 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 38 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 52.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 47.4% 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%  $60,000 Median  $75,000 $81,275  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median rose $4,576 to $75,000, making Sydney the best-paying office administrator market in this data, ahead of Brisbane at $71,000, Melbourne at $70,000 and Perth at $69,000. Listings fell 22% from 49 to 38, so the rise came against contracting volume. The 28% spread running $60,000 to $81,000 is narrow. At 53% salary disclosure the figure is well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $75,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,128
Monthly (net)
~$4,888
Annual (net)
~$58,658
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $83,625

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 Office Administrator in Sydney?
Entry is $60,000, typically general office support blending reception, coordination and basic finance tasks. Breadth is what lifts pay, since administrators handling bookkeeping, HR admin or facilities sit at the top of the band. System exposure, particularly Xero, MYOB and CRM platforms, appears in higher listings.
Is $75,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $75,000 an office administrator earns 21.1% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,128 a week against the highest living costs in this report. It does lead the country for this title. Office manager at $88,000 and executive assistant at $105,000 are the progression worth targeting.
How much does a Senior Office Administrator make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $81,000, which is tight and reflects the administrative scope. Office manager roles at $88,000 are the next band up, worth $13,000. Executive assistant work at $105,000 is where the administration track ultimately leads in Sydney.

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Office Administrator salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $75,000 0%
Brisbane $71,250 -5%
Melbourne $70,000 -7%
Perth $69,160 -8%

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