Production Worker Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Production Workers in Sydney earn a median salary of $71,630 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $59,730 and $90,572. That sits 20% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume, 5th percentile in Sydney
💰 Production Worker · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$59,730 – $90,572
Median: $71,630
Mid level $59,730 – $90,572
Overall $59k–$90k Mid $59k–$90k $57k $65k $72k $79k $86k $93k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 20 job listings for this role in Sydney, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 65.0% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 35.0% 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.

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Bottom 10%  $59,730 Median  $71,630 $90,572  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Production worker is new to the Sydney report, with 20 listings at $71,630, about $6,500 more than Brisbane. Most ads showed pay, offering about $77,100. The upper end, about $90,600, likely reflects skilled or shift-loaded roles.

Take Home Pay (based on median $71,630)

Weekly (net)
~$1,086
Monthly (net)
~$4,704
Annual (net)
~$56,451
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $79,867

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 Production Worker in Sydney?
Entry is around $59,700. Shift availability is required.
Is $71,630 a good salary in Sydney?
No. $71,630 is 20.4% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home around $1,086 a week.
How much does a Senior Production Worker make in Sydney?
The top of the range is about $90,600. Machine operator or leading hand roles are the next step.

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Production Worker salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $71,630 0%
Brisbane $65,104 -9%

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