Sales Representative Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Sales Representatives in Sydney earn a median salary of $87,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,600 and $125,000. That sits 8% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 74 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 16% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -10 listings vs last month
💰 Sales Representative · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,600 – $125,000
Median: $87,500
Jun $85k
Jul $87k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $72,000 – $125,000
Overall $70k–$125k Mid $72k–$125k $68k $80k $92k $104k $116k $128k
Moderate confidence 74 listings (-10 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 74 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 54.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 45.7% 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%  $70,600 Median  $87,500 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median rose $2,500 to $87,000, placing Sydney just behind Melbourne at $88,000 and ahead of Brisbane and Perth at $85,000. Listings fell from 84 to 74. At 54% salary disclosure this is a well-evidenced figure. The role sits 7.9% below the Sydney city median, which is closer to the benchmark than most sales titles manage here.

Take Home Pay (based on median $87,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,285
Monthly (net)
~$5,570
Annual (net)
~$66,846
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $97,562

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 Sales Representative in Sydney?
Entry is $70,000, usually a territory role with a base plus commission structure. Industry knowledge is the main differentiator, with medical devices, industrial supply and building products above general consumer goods. Sales consultant roles at $75,000 are the common feeder.
Is $87,500 a good salary in Sydney?
Not quite. At $87,000 a sales representative earns 7.9% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,285 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Melbourne pays $1,000 more at a lower cost base. Account management at $100,000 and business development at $125,000 are the higher bands within the same skill set.
How much does a Senior Sales Representative make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $125,000, which is exactly the BDM median, so the top of this band is the middle of the next. Key account ownership or a larger territory is what reaches it. Business development is the standard next title and worth $38,000 on median.

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Sales Representative salaries in other cities

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

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