Sydney IT & MSP Salary Benchmarks (2026)
Detailed technology compensation benchmarks for permanent IT and Managed Service Provider roles located in Sydney. Benchmark percentiles (25th, 50th median, 75th), statutory 11.5% superannuation, and contractor daily rates.
Sydney Salary Matrix by IT Role
Compare base salaries across experience percentiles (25th entry to 75th senior), 11.5% statutory superannuation, and total compensation packages:
| Role Title | 25th Percentile | 50th Median | 75th Percentile | Total Comp (+11.5% Super) | Contractor Rate | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IT Helpdesk & Support Engineer | $76,300 | $87,200 | $92,650 | $97,228 | $520/day | Full Analysis → |
| Systems Administrator | $109,000 | $130,800 | $130,800 | $145,842 | $770/day | Full Analysis → |
| Network Engineer | $125,350 | $147,150 | $163,500 | $164,072 | $870/day | Full Analysis → |
| Cloud Engineer | $136,250 | $168,950 | $185,300 | $188,379 | $1,000/day | Full Analysis → |
| Cyber Security Specialist | $147,150 | $163,500 | $196,200 | $182,302 | $970/day | Full Analysis → |
| DevOps Engineer | $141,700 | $168,950 | $190,750 | $188,379 | $1,000/day | Full Analysis → |
| IT Project Manager | $152,600 | $174,400 | $190,750 | $194,456 | $1,030/day | Full Analysis → |
Explore In-Depth Role Benchmarks
IT Helpdesk & Support Engineer
Daily Contract: $520/day
Systems Administrator
Daily Contract: $770/day
Network Engineer
Daily Contract: $870/day
Cloud Engineer
Daily Contract: $1,000/day
Cyber Security Specialist
Daily Contract: $970/day
DevOps Engineer
Daily Contract: $1,000/day
IT Project Manager
Daily Contract: $1,030/day
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do Sydney IT salaries compare nationally?
Sydney technology compensation benchmarks reflect local cost of living and industry demand, with permanent median compensation spanning from $80,000 to over $175,000 plus 11.5% superannuation across standard technical roles.
What is the statutory superannuation rate in Sydney for 2026?
Under Commonwealth Fair Work legislation, the Australian Superannuation Guarantee rate is 11.5% for ordinary times earnings, rising to 12% from July 1, 2025. Employers in Sydney must pay this on top of base compensation.