Team Leader Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Team Leaders in Sydney earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $125,000. That sits 5% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 73 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 16% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +19 listings vs last month
💰 Team Leader · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$70,000 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
Aug $91k
Sep $100k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $69,500 – $125,000
Overall $70k–$125k Mid $69k–$125k $67k $79k $91k $104k $116k $128k
Moderate confidence 73 listings (+19 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 73 job listings for this role and city, 96.0% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 22.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 77.3% 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. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10%  $70,000 Median  $100,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median rose $8,250 to $100,000 with listings up 35% from 54 to 73. Brisbane leads at $104,000, with Melbourne at $102,000, Sydney third and Perth at $92,000. The 55% spread running $70,000 to $125,000 shows the title spanning genuinely different jobs, from frontline supervision to technical team management. Only 23% of listings stated a salary, so read both ends of the range cautiously.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 Team Leader in Sydney?
The $70,000 floor reflects frontline supervision in retail, contact centres and warehousing rather than professional team leadership. What the team does matters more than how many people report to you. Financial services, technology and project teams sit at the top of this range.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Marginally. At $100,000 a team leader earns 5.3% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Brisbane pays $4,000 more at a much lower cost base. Your position within the wide spread depends far more on sector than on the title itself.
How much does a Senior Team Leader make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $125,000, which is exactly what operations managers earn as a median, so the top of this band meets the middle of the next. Leading a technical or project team rather than an operational one is what reaches it. Operations and project management are the usual next titles.

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Team Leader salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $100,000 0%
Brisbane $104,585 +5%
Melbourne $102,500 ~same
Perth $92,862 -7%

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