Teacher Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Teachers in Sydney earn a median salary of $114,019 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $109,856 and $125,000. That sits 20% above 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
💰 Teacher · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$109,856 – $125,000
Median: $114,019
Mid level $109,856 – $125,000
Overall $109k–$125k Mid $109k–$125k $106k $110k $115k $119k $124k $128k
Moderate confidence 34 listings · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 34 job listings for this role and city, 74.3% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 62.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 37.1% 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%  $109,856 Median  $114,019 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

This role has no August comparison in the data, so there is no trend to read yet. At 13% the spread is the narrowest in the Sydney data, running $109,000 to $125,000, which is what classification-based teaching pay produces. At 63% salary disclosure and 74% Seek share, this figure is well evidenced. Sydney leads the country at $114,000, with Melbourne at $111,000 and both Brisbane and Adelaide at $100,000.

Take Home Pay (based on median $114,019)

Weekly (net)
~$1,620
Monthly (net)
~$7,018
Annual (net)
~$84,215
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $127,131

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 Teacher in Sydney?
The $109,000 floor assumes a teaching degree and NSW Education Standards Authority accreditation, so there is no informal entry. Graduate teacher classifications are set by the NSW schools agreement rather than negotiated. Subject specialisation in mathematics, science and special education is what attracts incentives at the entry end.
Is $114,019 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes. At $114,000 a teacher earns 20% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,620 a week against high living costs. It leads the country, and the narrow band means pay here is unusually predictable. Early childhood teaching in the same city pays $95,000, so the school sector carries a $19,000 premium.
How much does a Senior Teacher make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $125,000, reached through head teacher, highly accomplished or assistant principal classifications rather than years alone. Progression runs through the classification structure, so formal steps rather than negotiation determine pay. Principal roles sit above this range but appear rarely in advertised listings.

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Teacher salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $114,019 0%
Melbourne $111,537 ~same
Brisbane $100,032 -12%
Adelaide $100,000 -12%

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