What is the median salary for Contractor in Sydney?

The median salary for Contractor in Sydney is AUD 140,000 - AUD 160,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Contractor in Australia is AUD 15,000 - AUD 20,833, while in Sydney it is AUD 122,857 - AUD 152,857.

Contractor salary in Australia

Contractor salary in Sydney

Based on 247 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$122,857 - $152,857

Median salary

$140,000 - $160,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$52K

25th percentile$73K

Median$140K

75th percentile$168K

90th percentile$170K

50% of professionals earn between $72,501 - $167,500 AUD

The median salary is $140,000

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

122,857 - 152,857

Median salary

140,000 - 160,000

247 job openings

Australia

Average salary

15,000 - 20,833

Median salary

15,000 - 20,833

4,039 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne429 job openings

Brisbane198 job openings

Perth119 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney73 job openings

Newcastle67 job openings

Sydney (city)67 job openings

Adelaide66 job openings

Canberra60 job openings

Gold Coast60 job openings

Melbourne (city)42 job openings

Geraldton29 job openings

Launceston26 job openings

Albany23 job openings

Coffs Harbour22 job openings

Rockhampton21 job openings

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The average salary for a Contractor in Sydney, Australia is AUD 122,857 - AUD 152,857 per year in 2026, based on 247 job listings.

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