Recruitment Consultant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Recruitment Consultants in Sydney earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $71,000 and $100,000. That sits 16% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 53 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 74th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +7 listings vs last month
💰 Recruitment Consultant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$71,000 – $100,000
Median: $80,000
Jun $82k
Jul $80k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $70,500 – $99,500
Overall $71k–$100k Mid $70k–$99k $68k $75k $82k $89k $96k $103k
Moderate confidence 53 listings (+7 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 53 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 36.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 63.6% 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%  $71,000 Median  $80,000 $100,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median fell $2,894 to $80,000, making Sydney the weakest recruitment market of the four here, behind Brisbane at $90,000 and Perth at $85,000 and level with Melbourne. Listings rose from 46 to 53. That is a striking position for the largest agency market in the country. The 36% spread running $71,000 to $100,000 is narrower than expected, suggesting these advertised figures are base rather than total earnings.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Recruitment Consultant in Sydney?
Entry is $71,000, though advertised bases understate total earnings since most agency roles layer commission on top. Desk type matters more than experience, with technology, financial services and technical recruitment above general commercial. Sydney's market depth makes specialist desks more available here.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $80,000 a recruitment consultant earns 15.8% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,191 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Brisbane pays $10,000 more at a far lower cost base, making Sydney the worst market on take-home. HR business partnering at $140,000 is the clearest internal move.
How much does a Senior Recruitment Consultant make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $100,000, reached through principal consultant work, team leadership or running a desk with billing responsibility. Billings rather than tenure determine pay at that level. Moving in-house to HR advisory at $100,000 or business partnering at $140,000 is the standard alternative.

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Recruitment Consultant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $80,000 0%
Brisbane $90,000 +12%
Perth $85,000 +6%
Melbourne $80,000 ~same

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