Updated 2026

AccountantEstimated Annual Salary in Sydney

Real data on salaries and living expenses by city and profession

📍 Sydney, Australia💼 Mid-Level · 3–6 years💱 AUD

Estimated Annual Salary

A$174,096
per year · AUD
A$142,758A$212,397

Salary Range: A$142,758A$212,397

Estimated Net Monthly
A$9,576
after tax
Monthly Cost of Living
A$6,200
typical monthly spend
Estimated Tax Rate
34%
effective rate
Quality of Life Index
86/100
global index

Monthly ExpensesSydney

HousingA$2,170 · 35%
FoodA$1,240 · 20%
TransportA$930 · 15%
HealthcareA$620 · 10%
LeisureA$744 · 12%
OtherA$496 · 8%

Experience LevelAccountant in Sydney

Experience LevelYearsEstimated Annual Salary
Junior0–2A$109,627
Mid-Level3–6A$174,096
Senior7–12A$265,588
Lead / Principal13+A$355,627
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Accountantvs. Global Average

CityAnnual SalaryPurchasing Power
San Francisco, USA$148,2001.4×
New York, USA$151,5801.5×
London, UK£96,5891.4×
Paris, France€97,5941.2×
Berlin, Germany€95,0821.5×
Madrid, Spain€67,7531.4×
Tokyo, Japan¥15,960,8801.6×
Dubai, UAEAED 425,0962.7×

* Estimates based on public data and statistical models. Actual figures may vary.