Nationally, the median is $57,304 — Queensland sits $1,186 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Early Childhood Educator salary of $56,118 — after $7,465 income tax and $1,122 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Expect-a-star★ 4.2 | $66,196 | $61,256 – $71,136 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $63,232 | $61,750 – $80,522 |
| Creche and Kindergarten Association★ 3.8 | $63,034 | $47,049 – $79,040 |
| PCYC Queensland★ 3.1 | $62,540 | $61,256 – $63,825 |
| Green Leaves Early Learning★ 3.2 | $62,244 |
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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.
| $47,049 – $77,064 |
| Mother Duck Child Care★ 3.5 | $61,300 | $60,000 – $70,400 |
| Catholic Early EdCare★ 2.6 | $61,256 | $49,400 – $67,184 |
| Guardian Childcare & Education★ 2.6 | $59,280 | $49,104 – $61,157 |
| Harmony Early Learning Journey★ 2.4 | $57,304 | $54,340 – $59,280 |
| Affinity Education ★ 2.8 | $57,304 | $45,448 – $69,160 |
| Goodstart Early Learning★ 3.4 | $54,498 | $46,080 – $73,290 |
| G8 Education★ 2.6 | $53,352 | $49,400 – $59,379 |
| Edge Early Learning★ 3.4 | $53,352 | $51,376 – $55,328 |
| AEIOU Foundation★ 3.5 | $50,388 | $45,448 – $55,328 |
| Journey Early Learning★ 2.6 | $50,388 | $43,472 – $57,304 |
| Sparrow Early Learning★ 3.1 | $50,388 | $47,424 – $53,352 |