Content Writer salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $72,000 — New South Wales sits $3,000 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Content Writer salary of $75,000 — after $13,288 income tax and $1,500 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Content Writer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $119,338 | $114,665 – $124,010 |
| Destination NSW★ 3.6 | $118,296 | $118,296 – $118,296 |
| Commonwealth Bank of Australia★ 3.6 | $114,794 | $109,437 – $120,150 |
| SelfEmployed.com★ 4.3 | $97,500 | $45,000 – $150,000 |
| Telstra★ 3.8 | $89,808 | $85,646 – $93,971 |
| Jones Lang LaSalle★ 3.7 | $85,000 | $80,000 – $90,000 |
| Hays★ 3.7 | $84,428 | $80,794 – $88,062 |
| Finder★ 3.8 | $82,000 | $50,000 – $84,000 |
| Area Ten★ 3.7 | $80,000 | $12,000 – $95,000 |
| Are Media★ 2.3 | $77,500 | $75,000 – $80,000 |
| Medium Rare Content Agency★ 2.8 | $75,000 | $50,000 – $100,000 |
| Mamamia★ 3.1 | $60,000 | $50,000 – $70,000 |
| Mozo★ 3.8 | $59,250 | $50,000 – $68,500 |
| ProductReview.com.au★ 3.9 | $55,509 | $55,000 – $56,017 |
| Woolworths Group★ 3.5 | $54,962 | $52,968 – $56,956 |
| ClassBento★ 4.9 | $48,750 | $47,500 – $50,000 |
| Oscar Wylee★ 3.5 | $47,500 | $45,000 – $50,000 |
| Self Opportunity★ 4.3 | $45,646 | $39,520 – $51,751 |
| The Social Media Network★ 3.4 | $44,000 | $44,000 – $44,000 |
Content Writer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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