Office Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Office Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $75,323 and $125,000. That sits 10% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 34 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 57th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +9 listings vs last month
💰 Office Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$75,323 – $125,000
Median: $85,000
Aug $85k
Sep $85k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $76,000 – $125,000
Overall $75k–$125k Mid $76k–$125k $73k $84k $95k $106k $117k $128k
Moderate confidence 34 listings (+9 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 34 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 52.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 47.1% 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%  $75,323 Median  $85,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Office managers earn $85,000 in Sydney and Melbourne alike, with the median unchanged and listings up from 25 to 34. The 58% spread running $75,000 to $125,000 is wide for this title and suggests the upper listings have absorbed finance, HR or facilities responsibility. At 53% salary disclosure the figure is well supported. Executive assistants in the same city earn $112,000, a $27,000 premium for comparable seniority.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,254
Monthly (net)
~$5,434
Annual (net)
~$65,208
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

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 Manager in Sydney?
The $75,000 floor assumes prior administrative experience, so this is a progression role rather than an entry point. Administration officer work at $72,000 is the usual feeder, making the step up worth $13,000. Bookkeeping, HR administration and facilities coordination broaden the role toward the upper end.
Is $85,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Not quite. At $85,000 an office manager earns 10.5% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,254 a week against the highest living costs in this report. It pays $13,000 more than administration officer work in the same city. Executive assistant roles at $112,000 are the higher-paying alternative for similar seniority.
How much does a Senior Office Manager make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $125,000, well above the executive assistant median, so a well-placed office manager can out-earn a typical EA. Reaching it usually means the role has absorbed finance, HR or facilities responsibility beyond administration. Operations and business management are where the track continues past support functions.

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Office Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $85,000 0%
Melbourne $85,000 ~same

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