Venue Manager Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Venue Managers in Sydney earn a median salary of $90,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $110,000. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume, 9th percentile in Sydney ↑ +1 listings vs last month
💰 Venue Manager · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $110,000
Median: $90,000
Jul $100k
Oct $90k

Median advertised salary over the last 3 months. Not enough history yet to call a direction.

Mid level $80,000 – $110,500
Overall $80k–$110k Mid $80k–$110k $77k $84k $92k $99k $106k $113k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 21 job listings for this role in Sydney, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 47.6% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 52.4% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.

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Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney venue managers earn $90,000, down from $100,000 in July and September. The 21 listings came from 20 employers. Melbourne pays $5,000 more for the same title.

Take Home Pay (based on median $90,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,317
Monthly (net)
~$5,707
Annual (net)
~$68,483
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $100,350

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 Venue Manager in Sydney?
Entry is around $80,000. Hospitality management experience is required.
Is $90,000 a good salary in Sydney?
It is average. $90,000 matches Sydney's all-roles median, with take-home around $1,317 a week.
How much does a Senior Venue Manager make in Sydney?
The top of the range is $110,000, usually in large clubs and hotels.

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Venue Manager salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $90,000 0%
Melbourne $95,000 +6%

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