Property Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Property Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $108,750 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $74,750 and $130,000. That sits 14% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 90 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 12% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -12 listings vs last month
💰 Property Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$74,750 – $130,000
Median: $108,750
May $100k
Jun $108k
↑ Trending up

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

Entry level $62,250 – $80,500
Mid level $80,750 – $120,000
Senior level $98,750 – $130,000
Overall $74k–$130k Entry $62k–$80k Mid $80k–$120k Senior $98k–$130k $60k $75k $89k $104k $119k $133k
High confidence 90 listings (-12 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

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%  $74,750 Median  $108,750 $130,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney is the only property-manager market in this batch with a full three-level breakdown, and it tells a clear story: entry PMs median $67.5k, mid $100k and senior $122.5k, a clean, well-defined career ladder. The overall $108.75k median runs 14.5% above the city's all-roles median. Demand is high (88th percentile) but listings fell (90, down from 102), while the median actually rose $8.75k, fewer roles, better paid. Sydney pays the most of any capital for this role ($90k in Perth, $85k elsewhere), driven by the value and volume of its rental and strata portfolios.

Take Home Pay (based on median $108,750)

Weekly (net)
~$1,553
Monthly (net)
~$6,730
Annual (net)
~$80,764
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $121,256

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 Property Manager in Sydney?
Entry property managers median $67.5k (range $62k to $80.5k). What pushes a junior toward the top of that band and into the mid tier is the portfolio and the licence: a real-estate certificate or licence, managing a larger or higher-value rent roll, and taking on the harder end of the job (arrears, disputes, inspections) rather than just leasing. Premium residential or commercial portfolios pay more.
Is $108,750 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes. At $108.75k the median runs 14.5% above Sydney's $95k all-roles figure and nets about $81k after tax, strong for a role you can enter without a degree, and Sydney pays the most of any capital for it. The role rewards portfolio size and retention, so the ceiling is real. The clean level ladder here (entry $67.5k to senior $122.5k) means there is a genuine path up, not just a flat band.
How much does a Senior Property Manager make in Sydney?
Senior property managers in Sydney median $122.5k and reach $130k. The step up is portfolio scale and specialisation: managing a large or high-value rent roll, moving into commercial or strata management, or taking on a department-head or business-development role within an agency. A full agent's licence plus a record of portfolio growth and retention is what carries you into the senior band.

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Property Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $108,750 —
Perth $90,000 -17%
Adelaide $85,000 -22%
Brisbane $85,000 -22%
Melbourne $85,000 -22%

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