Nationally, the median is $57,304 — Victoria sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Early Childhood Educator salary of $57,304 — after $7,839 income tax and $1,146 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TheirCare★ 2.6 | $69,061 | $59,280 – $79,040 |
| anzuk Education★ 3.7 | $68,172 | $37,643 – $81,016 |
| TeamKids (Australia)★ 3.2 | $63,232 | $55,328 – $81,016 |
| Busy Bees Childcare★ 2.8 | $63,232 | $55,328 – $73,112 |
| Fröbel★ 3.5 | $63,192 |
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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.
| $45,448 – $65,208 |
| Guardian Childcare & Education★ 2.6 | $57,304 | $47,424 – $61,256 |
| G8 Education★ 2.6 | $57,185 | $45,448 – $69,160 |
| Explorers Early Learning★ 3.1 | $55,427 | $53,352 – $67,184 |
| Green Leaves Early Learning★ 3.2 | $54,221 | $49,025 – $69,160 |
| Goodstart Early Learning★ 3.4 | $54,004 | $47,661 – $72,776 |
| Nido Early School★ 3.3 | $53,352 | $46,752 – $59,280 |
| Only About Children★ 2.8 | $51,376 | $33,592 – $69,160 |
| Camp Australia★ 4.1 | $25,000 | $20,000 – $65,100 |