Sydney jobs · NSW

The Sydney market.

Australia's biggest job market. Financial services, tech, professional services, media, retail and government.

Prices in AUD · Australia-based strategists · Sydney · Melbourne · Perth · Brisbane

The Sydney market

Where the hiring is.

Financial services (CBD & Barangaroo): CBA (Commonwealth Bank of Australia), Westpac, ANZ, NAB, Macquarie Group, Suncorp, IAG, AMP.

Tech (Sydney CBD, Surry Hills, North Sydney): Atlassian, Canva, Afterpay/Block, WiseTech Global, Airwallex, SafetyCulture, Employment Hero, Culture Amp.

Telco & media (CBD, North Sydney): Telstra, Optus, TPG, News Corp Australia, Nine Entertainment, Foxtel.

Retail (multiple): Woolworths Group (Bella Vista HQ), Wesfarmers, Coles, JB Hi-Fi, Harvey Norman.

Government (Parramatta, CBD, Canberra commute): NSW Government agencies, Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet (Sydney office), Reserve Bank of Australia.

Professional services (CBD): Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG, Accenture, Bain, BCG, McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group.

Sydney salary benchmarks

What Sydney pays, AUD.

Sydney carries a 5–10% premium over Melbourne on most professional roles, and a 15–20% premium over Perth and Brisbane. Executive comp is 25–35% ahead. Cost of living — especially housing — matches the premium.

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