Service Technician Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Service Technicians in Sydney earn a median salary of $90,896 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $109,868. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 22 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 18th percentile in Sydney ↓ -13 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$80,000 – $109,868

Median: $90,896

May $95k

Jun $90k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$80,000 – $109,868

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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10% $80,000 Median $90,896 $109,868 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Service technician listings in Sydney dropped sharply this month, from 35 to 22, and pay fell $4,104 to $90,896, so both demand and pay are softening. The role sits just below the city median (down 4.3%). Perth pays more ($100k) for the same title, while Melbourne and Brisbane sit lower. Based on 22 listings, treat as directional. This is a field-based technical role where tickets and product knowledge set the pay.

Take Home Pay (based on median $90,896)

Weekly (net)

~$1,328

Monthly (net)

~$5,756

Annual (net)

~$69,070

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $101,349

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 Service Technician in Sydney?

Service technicians in Sydney start near the $80k p10, reaching the $90,896 median with hands-on experience. A relevant trade or technical qualification, plus manufacturer-specific certification on the equipment you service (HVAC, industrial, medical devices), is what pushes pay toward the $110k top. Field roles with on-call or travel loadings pay above workshop work.

Is $90,896 a good salary in Sydney?

Depends on the comparison. At $90,896 the median sits close to Sydney's $95k all-roles median (4% under) and nets about $69k, fair for a technical field role. It is essentially at the city bar rather than below it. The note is that both pay and demand dropped this month, and Perth pays $100k for the same work.

How much does a Senior Service Technician make in Sydney?

There is no separate senior band here, so pay tops near the $109,868 p90 for those with specialist manufacturer certifications. Progression means moving into a lead-technician, field-supervisor or technical-trainer role, or a specialised high-value equipment niche. Manufacturer certifications and running a service team are the levers up.

Other roles in Sydney

Service Technician salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$90,896	—
Perth	$100,000	+10%
Melbourne	$87,222	-4%
Brisbane	$85,000	-6%

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