What is the median salary for SQL in Sydney?

The median salary for SQL in Sydney is AUD 123,419 - AUD 145,000 per year.

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

The national average salary for SQL in Australia is AUD 85,000 - AUD 120,000, while in Sydney it is AUD 126,152 - AUD 148,452.

SQL salary in Australia

SQL salary in Sydney

Based on 978 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026

Average salary

$126,152 - $148,452

Median salary

$123,419 - $145,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$84K

25th percentile$100K

Median$123K

75th percentile$150K

90th percentile$171K

50% of professionals earn between $100,000 - $150,000 AUD

The median salary is $123,419

Compare with national average

Sydney

Average salary

126,152 - 148,452

Median salary

123,419 - 145,000

978 job openings

Australia

Average salary

85,000 - 120,000

Median salary

85,000 - 120,000

6,156 job openings

Other cities

Melbourne924 job openings

Brisbane365 job openings

Perth161 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney151 job openings

Canberra136 job openings

Adelaide89 job openings

Sydney Cbd76 job openings

North Sydney48 job openings

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The average salary for a SQL in Sydney, Australia is AUD 126,152 - AUD 148,452 per year in 2026, based on 978 job listings.

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