Practice Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Practice Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $96,406 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $124,356. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 32 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 50th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -6 listings vs last month
💰 Practice Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $124,356
Median: $96,406
Aug $91k
Sep $96k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $80,000 – $125,000
Overall $80k–$124k Mid $80k–$125k $77k $87k $98k $108k $118k $128k
Moderate confidence 32 listings (-6 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 32 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 33.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 66.7% 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  $96,406 $124,356  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median rose $5,156 to $96,000 while listings eased from 38 to 32, placing the role just above Sydney's all-roles median. Brisbane pays $94,000, so the two markets are effectively level. The 46% spread running $80,000 to $124,000 reflects the gap between small practices and large specialist clinics. At 33% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $96,406)

Weekly (net)
~$1,398
Monthly (net)
~$6,057
Annual (net)
~$72,679
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $107,492

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?
The $80,000 floor assumes prior healthcare administration experience, so this is rarely a first management role. Medical receptionists at $64,000 are the most common feeder, making the promotion worth $32,000. Billing, Medicare compliance, accreditation and staff rostering define the lower band.
Is $96,406 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes, marginally. At $96,000 a practice manager earns 1.5% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,398 a week against the highest living costs in this report. It is the highest-paying route out of medical reception without clinical study, worth $32,000 over that role. Brisbane pays $2,000 less at a far lower cost base.
How much does a Senior Practice Manager make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $124,000, reached through multi-site management or running a large specialist practice. Accreditation cycles, practice ownership support and financial management are what listings name at that level. Health service management is the usual step beyond this title.

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Practice Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $96,406 0%
Brisbane $94,430 ~same

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