Nationally, the median is $57,304 — New South Wales sits $1,976 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Early Childhood Educator salary of $55,328 — after $7,216 income tax and $1,107 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MindChamps★ 3.7 | $67,150 | $50,000 – $82,000 |
| Mini Masterminds★ 3.2 | $66,196 | $59,280 – $79,040 |
| Montessori Academy★ 3.4 | $61,256 | $50,941 – $69,160 |
| KU Children's Services★ 3.8 | $59,280 | $51,376 – $90,323 |
| Busy Bees Childcare★ 2.8 | $58,292 |
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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.
| $48,432 – $65,208 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $57,146 | $55,328 – $69,160 |
| Goodstart Early Learning★ 3.4 | $56,316 | $50,487 – $82,103 |
| Only About Children★ 2.8 | $55,328 | $39,915 – $76,412 |
| G8 Education★ 2.6 | $55,328 | $41,496 – $59,280 |
| Guardian Childcare & Education★ 2.6 | $55,328 | $44,776 – $73,112 |
| Explore & Develop★ 3.7 | $52,364 | $47,424 – $61,157 |
| SDN Children's Services★ 2.8 | $51,376 | $38,572 – $51,376 |
| Affinity Education ★ 2.8 | $49,400 | $45,171 – $51,376 |
| Little Zak’s Academy★ 2.2 | $48,610 | $31,616 – $59,280 |