Team Leader Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Team Leaders in Sydney earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $70,000 and $128,020. That sits 5% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 47 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 68th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -2 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$70,000 – $128,020

Median: $100,000

Jun $100k

Jul $100k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$70,000 – $128,020

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 47 job listings for this role and city, 98.0% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 22.0% stated a salary directly. The remaining 78.0% 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 $128,020 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Team leaders earn $100,000 in Sydney, Adelaide and Melbourne alike, with Brisbane ahead at $107,000 and Perth behind at $90,000. The median held flat while listings eased from 49 to 47. The 58% spread running $70,000 to $128,000 shows the title spanning genuinely different jobs, from frontline supervision to technical team management. Only 22% of listings stated a salary, so both ends of the range should be read 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 the range.

Is $100,000 a good salary in Sydney?

Modestly. 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 $7,000 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 $128,000, which overlaps with operations management at $125,000. Leading a technical or project team rather than an operational one is what reaches it. Operations and project management are the usual next titles above this band.

Other roles in Sydney

Team Leader salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$100,000	0%
Brisbane	$107,500	+8%
Adelaide	$100,000	~same
Melbourne	$100,000	~same
Perth	$90,490	-10%

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