Technician Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Technicians in Sydney earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $62,500 and $125,000. That sits 16% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 26 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 30th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Technician · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$62,500 – $125,000
Median: $80,000
Mid level $61,500 – $125,000
Overall $62k–$125k Mid $61k–$125k $59k $73k $87k $101k $114k $128k
⚠ Low confidence 26 listings · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $62,500 Median  $80,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Based on 26 listings, treat as directional. Technician is a broad catch-all title, and that shows in the spread: Sydney technicians run from $62.5k to $125k, a 78% band on an $80k median. That range spans everything from junior field or IT support to specialised industrial and electronics technicians. The median sits 16% below the city benchmark, but the wide band means the role's ceiling is far higher than the midpoint implies.

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 Technician in Sydney?
The floor is around $61.5k (p10). A junior technician starts near there, and the climb up the wide band depends heavily on the field: a trade or technical qualification, manufacturer or vendor certifications, and specialisation in a higher-value area (industrial, biomedical, networking) are what separate a $60k hire from the $125k top.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends on specialism. At $80k the median is 16% below Sydney's all-roles median and nets about $62k, modest for the city, but the broad title hides real range. A generalist technician sits near the median; a specialist in a technical field can sit near the top of the band, well above it. The number to watch is your specialisation, not the median.
How much does a Senior Technician make in Sydney?
The band reaches $125k (p90), where specialised industrial, biomedical or networking technicians sit. The move up comes from vendor and manufacturer certifications, deepening a technical specialty, and taking on lead-technician or supervisor responsibility that coordinates a service team rather than working solo.

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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.