Practice Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Practice Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $124,000. That sits 10% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 32 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 47th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +7 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$80,000 – $124,000

Median: $85,000

May $80k

Jun $85k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$80,000 – $124,000

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% $80,000 Median $85,000 $124,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Practice manager pay in Sydney rose $5k this month to $85k, and listings grew from 25 to 32, so demand and pay are moving together. The role still sits 10% below the city median, and Melbourne pays more ($100k) for the same title, a $15k gap. The wide $80k-to-$124k range reflects how much the size of the practice (medical, legal, allied health) drives the number. The p90 shows large practices pay well.

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 Practice Manager in Sydney?

Practice managers in Sydney start near the $80k p10, since this is not truly an entry role. Reaching and passing the $85k median comes from running a larger or multi-practitioner clinic. Experience with billing systems, HR and compliance, plus a healthcare or professional-services background, is what pushes pay toward the $124k top. Bigger practices pay materially more.

Is $85,000 a good salary in Sydney?

Depends on the practice. At $85k the median sits 10% under Sydney's $95k all-roles median and nets about $65k, modest for the city, and Melbourne pays $15k more for the title. But the range matters here: managing a large medical or legal practice reaches $124k, so the median understates what senior practice managers earn.

How much does a Senior Practice Manager make in Sydney?

There is no separate senior band, so the $124k p90 marks the top, attached to large multi-practitioner clinics. Progression means moving into bigger practices or a regional or group-management role across several sites, which rewards owning the full operation (staffing, billing, compliance) rather than a single clinic.

Other roles in Sydney

Practice Manager salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$85,000	—
Melbourne	$100,000	+18%
Brisbane	$86,944	~same

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