What is the median salary for Contract in Sydney?

The median salary for Contract in Sydney is AUD 130,000 - AUD 160,000 per year.

How does the Contract salary in Sydney compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Contract in Australia is AUD 12,500 - AUD 15,000, while in Sydney it is AUD 120,545 - AUD 142,707.

Contract salary in Australia

Contract salary in Sydney

Based on 4,164 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$120,545 - $142,707

Median salary

$130,000 - $160,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$25K

25th percentile$92K

Median$130K

75th percentile$163K

90th percentile$178K

50% of professionals earn between $92,454 - $162,500 AUD

The median salary is $130,000

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

120,545 - 142,707

Median salary

130,000 - 160,000

4,164 job openings

Australia

Average salary

12,500 - 15,000

Median salary

12,500 - 15,000

36,670 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne4,769 job openings

Brisbane2,168 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney1,681 job openings

Canberra650 job openings

Perth613 job openings

Adelaide612 job openings

Gold Coast432 job openings

Newcastle383 job openings

Sydney (city)379 job openings

Darwin233 job openings

Melbourne (city)213 job openings

Hobart195 job openings

Launceston126 job openings

Geelong106 job openings

Townsville98 job openings

Williamstown96 job openings

Parramatta91 job openings

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The average salary for a Contract in Sydney, Australia is AUD 120,545 - AUD 142,707 per year in 2026, based on 4,164 job listings.

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