Nationally, the median is $57,304 — Australian Capital Territory sits $988 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Early Childhood Educator salary of $58,292 — after $8,150 income tax and $1,166 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 | $71,472 | $68,804 – $74,140 |
| Guardian Childcare & Education★ 2.6 | $70,853 | $68,012 – $73,694 |
| Kids Club Early Childhood Learning Centres★ 3.5 | $69,397 | $67,085 – $71,729 |
| Brindabella Christian College★ 3.7 | $68,391 | $65,706 – $71,076 |
| Only About Children★ 2.8 |
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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.
| $63,094 |
| $60,466 – $65,742 |
| Artemis Early Learning★ 2.6 | $62,639 | $60,130 – $65,149 |
| Affinity Education ★ 2.8 | $61,137 | $58,727 – $63,548 |
| Woden Community Service★ 3.1 | $54,893 | $52,739 – $57,047 |
| YWCA Canberra★ 3.6 | $49,459 | $47,128 – $51,811 |
| Busy Bees Childcare★ 2.8 | $49,000 | $48,000 – $50,000 |
| Pinocchio Child Care Center | $41,773 | $40,073 – $43,492 |
| The Village Quarter | $39,480 | $37,643 – $41,338 |
| Expect-a-star★ 4.2 | $23,894 | $22,912 – $24,876 |