Restaurant Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Restaurant Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $86,250 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $81,800 and $100,000. That sits 9% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 34 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 57th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Restaurant Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$81,800 – $100,000
Median: $86,250
Aug $86k
Sep $86k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $81,800 – $100,000
Overall $81k–$100k Mid $81k–$100k $79k $84k $88k $93k $98k $103k
Moderate confidence 34 listings · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 34 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 47.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 52.9% 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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Understanding the Sydney Market

Restaurant managers earn $86,000 in Sydney with both the median and listing count completely unchanged at 34. Melbourne pays $85,000 and Brisbane $81,000. At 21% the spread is tight, running $81,000 to $100,000, which leaves little room to negotiate. This is the top of the Sydney hospitality ladder in advertised listings, sitting above sous chef at $85,000 and chef at $79,000. At 47% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $86,250)

Weekly (net)
~$1,270
Monthly (net)
~$5,502
Annual (net)
~$66,027
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $96,168

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 Restaurant Manager in Sydney?
The $81,000 floor assumes prior venue experience, usually as a duty manager or assistant manager. Duty managers in Sydney earn $83,000, so the two titles sit close together. Rostering, cost control, compliance and front-of-house leadership are what the role adds.
Is $86,250 a good salary in Sydney?
Not quite. At $86,000 a restaurant manager earns 9.2% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,270 a week against the highest living costs in this report. For hospitality it is the best outcome available, and it leads the country for this title. The trade-off is hours, since venue management carries nights, weekends and public holidays.
How much does a Senior Restaurant Manager make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $100,000, reached through larger venues, multi-site oversight or high-turnover operations. Venue size and trading hours are what drive position in the band. Area and group management roles sit above this range but appear rarely in advertised listings.

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Restaurant Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $86,250 0%
Melbourne $85,000 ~same
Brisbane $81,250 -6%

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