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 $76,000 and $100,000. That sits 10% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 36 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 55th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -9 listings vs last month
💰 Office Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$76,000 – $100,000
Median: $85,000
May $85k
Jun $85k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $76,000 – $100,000
Overall $76k–$100k Mid $76k–$100k $73k $79k $85k $91k $97k $103k
Moderate confidence 36 listings (-9 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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Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney office managers median $85k with a tight range ($76k to $100k, a 28% spread), which reflects a well-defined role with a firm ceiling. That $85k sits 10.5% below the city's all-roles median. Demand softened notably, 36 listings, down from 45, one of the sharper drops in this batch, with pay flat month on month. Brisbane matches Sydney at $85k, so there is no capital premium here. The Executive Assistant title next door ($110.75k) is the clear upgrade for those who want the pay jump.

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 band starts around $76k, since office manager already sits above general admin. Moving toward the $100k top comes from scope: owning HR admin, payroll, facilities and finance coordination rather than reception-plus-diary, and running the operations of a larger office. Bookkeeping or basic payroll capability lifts pay because it lets the role absorb finance tasks.
Is $85,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends. At $85k the median trails Sydney's $95k all-roles figure by 10.5% and nets about $65k after tax, workable but tight for the city, and no better than Brisbane pays. This is fair for a mid-tier operations role but the ceiling ($100k) is close. With demand falling this month, the market favours employers, so the upside is a move into EA ($110.75k) or operations-coordinator work.
How much does a Senior Office Manager make in Sydney?
There is no senior office-manager band, pay caps around $100k. Progression is into Executive Assistant ($110.75k), operations-manager or business-support-lead roles that carry budget and staff responsibility. Taking on HR, finance and facilities ownership across a growing business, rather than administering a single office, is what lifts you off the ceiling.

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Office Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $85,000 —
Brisbane $85,000 ~same
Melbourne $82,375 -3%

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