Nationally, the median is $57,304 — Northern Territory sits $642 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Early Childhood Educator salary of $56,662 — after $7,637 income tax and $1,133 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Journey Early Learning★ 2.6 | $71,571 | $68,686 – $74,456 |
| Camp Australia★ 4.1 | $67,441 | $65,149 – $69,733 |
| Seagrass Early Learning★ 5.0 | $62,211 | $60,126 – $64,297 |
| Nones★ 3.9 | $57,166 | $54,972 – $59,359 |
| Parap Childcare Centre★ 5.0 | $56,099 |
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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.
| $54,300 – $57,897 |
| Affinity Education ★ 2.8 | $53,431 | $51,475 – $55,387 |
| Goodstart Early Learning★ 3.4 | $50,052 | $38,828 – $61,256 |
| One Tree Community Services★ 2.3 | $48,000 | $48,000 – $48,000 |