Recruitment Consultant Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Recruitment Consultants in Sydney earn a median salary of $85,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $75,000 and $104,000. That sits 10% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 47 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 71th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Recruitment Consultant · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$75,000 – $104,000
Median: $85,000
Aug $80k
Sep $85k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $75,000 – $100,000
Overall $75k–$104k Mid $75k–$100k $72k $79k $86k $93k $100k $107k
Moderate confidence 47 listings (+8 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 47 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 38.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.0% 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%  $75,000 Median  $85,000 $104,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median rose $5,000 to $85,000 with listings up from 39 to 47, bringing Sydney level with Melbourne and just behind Perth at $88,000 and Brisbane at $87,000. The national band now spans just $3,000. The 34% spread running $75,000 to $104,000 is narrower than expected, which suggests these advertised figures are base rather than total earnings. At 38% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $85,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,254
Monthly (net)
~$5,434
Annual (net)
~$65,208
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $94,775

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 $75,000, 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 $85,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $85,000 a recruitment consultant earns 10.5% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,254 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Four cities pay within $3,000, so Sydney is the weakest on take-home. HR business partnering at $125,000 is the clearest internal move, worth $40,000.
How much does a Senior Recruitment Consultant make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $104,000, 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 $98,000 or talent acquisition at $100,000 is the standard alternative.

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Recruitment Consultant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $85,000 0%
Perth $88,750 +4%
Brisbane $87,500 +3%
Melbourne $85,000 ~same

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