Nationally, the median is $57,304 — South Australia 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Australia★ 4.1 | $73,408 | $70,148 – $76,649 |
| NSW Department of Education★ 3.7 | $71,373 | $68,883 – $73,843 |
| Department for Education, South Australia★ 3.5 | $68,666 | $66,058 – $71,274 |
| G8 Education★ 2.6 | $67,184 | $65,208 – $69,160 |
| Nido Early School★ 3.3 |
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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.
| $55,328 |
| $47,424 – $59,280 |
| ABC★ 3.9 | $55,035 | $52,771 – $57,300 |
| Guardian Childcare & Education★ 2.6 | $54,459 | $53,352 – $55,545 |
| Goodstart Early Learning★ 3.4 | $49,400 | $39,520 – $57,304 |
| Precious Cargo★ 2.8 | $49,400 | $49,400 – $49,400 |
| Green Leaves Early Learning★ 3.2 | $45,488 | $43,986 – $46,989 |
| Sutherland Shire Council★ 3.1 | $35,627 | $34,007 – $37,248 |
| PCYC Queensland★ 3.1 | $29,930 | $28,619 – $31,240 |