Payroll Officer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Payroll Officers in Sydney earn a median salary of $94,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $118,992. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 88 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 9% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -3 listings vs last month
💰 Payroll Officer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $118,992
Median: $94,500
Jun $100k
Jul $94k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $80,000 – $105,750
Senior level $85,000 – $125,000
Overall $80k–$118k Mid $80k–$105k Senior $85k–$125k $77k $87k $98k $108k $118k $128k
High confidence 88 listings (-3 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 88 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 38.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 61.4% 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%  $80,000 Median  $94,500 $118,992  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median fell $5,500 to $94,000, putting Sydney just behind Perth at $95,000 and ahead of Melbourne at $90,000 and Brisbane at $87,000. Listings were flat at 88 against 91, with demand in the 91st percentile. The role sits within half a percent of the Sydney city median, effectively level with the benchmark. At 39% salary disclosure the decline should be read as a signal rather than a precise figure.

Take Home Pay (based on median $94,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,374
Monthly (net)
~$5,953
Annual (net)
~$71,430
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $105,367

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 Payroll Officer in Sydney?
Entry is $80,000, high for a transactional finance role because payroll carries compliance exposure that accounts payable does not. System experience is the main lever, with Chris21, Aurion, Kronos and SAP recurring across listings. Multi-state award and enterprise agreement interpretation move officers toward the top of the band.
Is $94,500 a good salary in Sydney?
It is essentially average, sitting 0.5% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,374 a week against high living costs. For a specialist administrative role that is a strong position. It pays $14,000 more than accounts payable at $80,000 and $9,000 more than bookkeeping at $85,000.
How much does a Senior Payroll Officer make in Sydney?
Senior listings run $85,000 to $125,000 with a median of $110,000, from 17 listings. Payroll management, system implementation and multi-entity responsibility are what reach it. Award interpretation expertise is what employers actually pay for, since underpayment exposure is expensive.

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Payroll Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $94,500 0%
Perth $95,000 ~same
Melbourne $90,000 -5%
Brisbane $87,500 -7%

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