Support Worker Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Support Workers in Sydney earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $89,899. That sits 16% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 83 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 13% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Support Worker · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $89,899
Median: $80,000
Jun $74k
Jul $80k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $65,000 – $89,493
Overall $65k–$89k Mid $65k–$89k $63k $68k $74k $80k $86k $92k
High confidence 83 listings (+8 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 83 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 48.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 51.1% 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%  $65,000 Median  $80,000 $89,899  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median rose $5,900 to $80,000, bringing Sydney level with Adelaide, Melbourne and Newcastle, with Brisbane marginally ahead at $81,000. Listings grew from 75 to 83. At 49% salary disclosure the rise is reasonably well evidenced. The 31% spread running $65,000 to $89,000 is narrow, confirming award-linked pricing rather than employer competition.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

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 Support Worker in Sydney?
Entry is $65,000, with a Certificate III in Individual Support, an NDIS worker screening check and a driver's licence as the baseline. Medication endorsement and complex care competencies lift pay within the band. Most listings are full-time award positions rather than casual shifts.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Sydney?
No. At $80,000 a support worker earns 15.8% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,191 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Four other cities pay the same nominal figure at considerably lower cost. Behaviour support practitioner roles in Sydney at $98,000 are the clearest specialisation step.
How much does a Senior Support Worker make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $89,000, reached through team leader, house supervisor or behaviour support roles. Positive Behaviour Support training is the qualification NDIS providers fund separately, and behaviour support practitioners here earn $98,000. Nursing and allied health study are the larger resets available.

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Support Worker salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $80,000 0%
Brisbane $81,806 ~same
Adelaide $80,028 ~same
Melbourne $80,000 ~same
Newcastle $80,000 ~same

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.