Sonographer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Sonographers in Sydney earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $138,320 and $177,500. That sits 68% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 30 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 43th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Sonographer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$138,320 – $177,500
Median: $160,000
Mid level $138,320 – $180,000
Overall $138k–$177k Mid $138k–$180k $134k $144k $154k $164k $175k $185k
Moderate confidence 30 listings · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 30 job listings for this role and city, 96.8% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 35.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 64.5% 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%  $138,320 Median  $160,000 $177,500  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

There is no June comparison for this role, so no trend can be read yet. Sonographers earn $160,000, matching Melbourne exactly and making this the highest-paying clinical role in the Sydney data by a wide margin. Registered nurses here earn $98,000 and every allied health discipline sits at $100,000, so sonography carries a $60,000 premium. At 24.5% the spread is tight, running $138,000 to $177,000, so the whole profession sits in a narrow high band.

Take Home Pay (based on median $160,000)

Weekly (net)
~$2,164
Monthly (net)
~$9,378
Annual (net)
~$112,533
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $178,400

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 Sonographer in Sydney?
The $138,000 floor is the highest entry point of any clinical role in this report and assumes a postgraduate qualification in medical sonography plus ASAR accreditation. The training pathway itself is the barrier and the reason pay sits this high. Obstetric, cardiac and vascular specialisations separate the bands.
Is $160,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes, more than any other clinical role here. At $160,000 a sonographer earns 68.4% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $2,164 a week. It pays $60,000 more than nursing and allied health in the same city. The narrow qualification pipeline is precisely why the premium exists.
How much does a Senior Sonographer make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $177,000, only $17,000 above the median, so the band is compressed at the top. Specialisation, senior clinical roles and practice leadership in private radiology are what reach it. With 30 listings and no prior month, treat the upper end as indicative.

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Sonographer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $160,000 0%
Melbourne $160,000 ~same

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