Receptionist Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Receptionists in Sydney earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 32% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 96 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 9% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Receptionist · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $80,000
Median: $65,000
May $65k
Jun $65k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $55,000 – $80,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$80k $53k $59k $64k $70k $76k $82k
High confidence 96 listings (+8 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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Understanding the Sydney Market

With 96 listings this is a high-volume, well-mapped role, and it shows a market that hires steadily without moving on pay: the $65k median has not budged in a month. At $65k the role sits 31.6% below Sydney's $95k baseline, one of the wider gaps in the batch and normal for front-desk work in a city where finance and tech pull the baseline high. The band is $55k to $80k.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Receptionist in Sydney?
Receptionists in Sydney start near the $55k p10 and cluster at the $65k median. Corporate front-of-house experience, switchboard and diary-management skills, and exposure to a professional-services or legal firm are what push someone toward the $80k top of the band.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $65k the median runs nearly a third below Sydney's baseline, and the roughly $52k take-home is stretched in an expensive city. The gap is normal for reception work, so the realistic move up is into administration-officer or executive-assistant roles, where Sydney medians reach $70k to $110k.
How much does a Senior Receptionist make in Sydney?
The sample shows one band topping near $80k, not a senior tier. Progression is a role change: into an administration officer, team-coordinator, or executive-assistant seat, where the diary and stakeholder scope lifts pay above the front-desk band.

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Receptionist salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $65,000 —
Melbourne $65,000 ~same
Perth $65,000 ~same
Brisbane $64,610 ~same
Adelaide $63,894 ~same

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.