What is the median salary for Controller in Sydney?

The median salary for Controller in Sydney is AUD 149,739 - AUD 165,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for Controller in Australia is AUD 78,000 - AUD 120,352, while in Sydney it is AUD 151,580 - AUD 159,391.

Controller salary in Australia

Controller salary in Sydney

Based on 799 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$151,580 - $159,391

Median salary

$149,739 - $165,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$140K

25th percentile$142K

Median$150K

75th percentile$161K

90th percentile$165K

50% of professionals earn between $142,435 - $161,185 AUD

The median salary is $149,739

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

151,580 - 159,391

Median salary

149,739 - 165,000

799 job openings

Australia

Average salary

78,000 - 120,352

Median salary

78,000 - 120,352

10,902 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne1,390 job openings

Brisbane770 job openings

Perth412 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney284 job openings

Adelaide174 job openings

Gold Coast100 job openings

Darwin82 job openings

Townsville66 job openings

Newcastle62 job openings

Hobart46 job openings

Canberra38 job openings

Kwinana38 job openings

Cairns,qld35 job openings

Wollongong32 job openings

Cairns29 job openings

Kalgoorlie28 job openings

Sydney (city)26 job openings

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The average salary for a Controller in Sydney, Australia is AUD 151,580 - AUD 159,391 per year in 2026, based on 799 job listings.

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