Primary Teacher Salary in Sydney (2026)
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Primary Teachers in Sydney earn a median salary of $115,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $109,856 and $125,000. That sits 28% above Sydney's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 27 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.
| Mid level | $109,856 – $125,000 |
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 27 job listings for this role in Sydney, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 29.6% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 70.4% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.
Understanding the Sydney Market
Primary teacher is new to the Sydney report, with 27 listings at $115,000. One school group posted more than half of them, and the band is very tight at $109,900 to $125,000, reflecting set pay scales.
Take Home Pay (based on median $115,000)
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 →
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