Office Administrator Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Office Administrators in Sydney earn a median salary of $70,424 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $59,856 and $80,500. That sits 26% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 49 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 69th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +13 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$59,856 – $80,500

Median: $70,424

May $70k

Jun $70k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$59,856 – $80,500

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% $59,856 Median $70,424 $80,500 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Office administrators in Sydney earn $70k, and unusually the role pays slightly less here than in Melbourne ($73k) despite Sydney's higher living costs. Listings rose from 36 to 49 while pay barely moved (up $424), so demand is growing without lifting wages. The $70k sits 26% below the city's all-roles median.

Take Home Pay (based on median $70,424)

Weekly (net)

~$1,070

Monthly (net)

~$4,638

Annual (net)

~$55,661

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $78,522

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?

An office administrator starting in Sydney earns from around $60k (the p10). Systems fluency, bookkeeping or HR-admin crossover, and supporting a professional-services or finance office are what push someone toward the $80k top of the band.

Is $70,424 a good salary in Sydney?

Depends. At $70k the median trails Sydney's $95k all-roles median by 26% and nets about $56k, modest against Sydney rents. That gap is normal for general office admin, but the role sits below the same title in Melbourne, so it is not a market where Sydney's premium shows up.

How much does a Senior Office Administrator make in Sydney?

There is no senior band for this role, and the $80k top decile is near the ceiling. Progression means office-manager or executive-assistant scope (diary, budget, vendor management), or a specialist finance or HR admin track where pay steps up.

Other roles in Sydney

Office Administrator salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$70,424	—
Melbourne	$73,000	+4%
Perth	$70,000	~same
Brisbane	$66,354	-6%

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