Take-home on the median Early Childhood Educator salary of $57,304 — after $7,839 income tax and $1,146 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
Reported total pay for Early Childhood Educator roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $70,148 | $55,328 – $83,466 |
| Camp Australia★ 4.1 | $67,184 | $45,448 – $79,040 |
| Montessori Academy★ 3.4 | $61,256 | $50,941 – $69,160 |
| Busy Bees Childcare★ 2.8 | $59,280 | $48,432 – $73,112 |
| G8 Education★ 2.6 | $58,450 |
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| $41,891 – $69,160 |
| Guardian Childcare & Education★ 2.6 | $57,304 | $43,353 – $64,418 |
| Goodstart Early Learning★ 3.4 | $55,328 | $47,207 – $70,919 |
| Green Leaves Early Learning★ 3.2 | $55,091 | $45,448 – $69,160 |
| Affinity Education ★ 2.8 | $54,340 | $45,171 – $63,232 |
| Nido Early School★ 3.3 | $53,352 | $46,317 – $61,058 |
| Only About Children★ 2.8 | $52,977 | $34,126 – $70,148 |
| The Friends School (Australia)★ 4.2 | $51,809 | $46,605 – $56,619 |
| Little Zak’s Academy★ 2.2 | $48,610 | $31,616 – $59,280 |