Sterilisation Technician salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Sterilisation Technician salary of $62,500 — after $9,208 income tax and $1,250 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Sterilisation Technician roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Westmead Rehabilitation Hospital★ 3.1 | $70,586 | $67,869 – $73,303 |
| St John of God Health Care★ 3.7 | $70,097 | $67,505 – $72,690 |
| Bunbury Hospital ★ 3.9 | $67,006 | $64,655 – $69,358 |
| Calvary★ 3.4 | $66,209 | $63,269 – $69,149 |
| Sydney Local Health District★ 3.6 | $63,212 | $60,228 – $66,196 |
| Healthscope★ 2.7 | $62,936 | $60,604 – $65,267 |
| Northern Sydney Local Health District★ 3.9 | $62,619 | $61,256 – $63,983 |
| NSW Department of Health★ 3.3 | $61,335 | $59,043 – $63,607 |
| St Andrew's Ipswich Private Hospital★ 5.0 | $59,438 | $56,830 – $62,046 |
| Sportsmed SA Hospitals★ 2.3 | $59,418 | $56,968 – $61,869 |
| Royal Adelaide Hospital★ 3.7 | $57,097 | $54,877 – $59,318 |
| Baxter★ 3.6 | $55,328 | $52,759 – $57,304 |
| St Andrew's Hospital★ 4.4 | $48,129 | $46,003 – $50,256 |
| ACT Public Service Health Directorate★ 3.7 | $47,934 | $41,893 – $57,262 |
| ACT Auditor-General's Office★ 4.2 | $47,934 | $41,893 – $57,262 |
| ACT Public Service Treasury Directorate★ 4.4 | $47,934 | $41,893 – $57,262 |
| ACT Public Service Justice and Community Safety Directorate★ 3.4 | $47,934 | $41,893 – $57,262 |
| Cultural Facilities Corp.★ 3.9 | $47,934 | $41,893 – $57,262 |
| Calvary Hospital★ 3.7 | $39,830 | $38,374 – $41,287 |
| Hawkesbury District Health Services★ 4.1 | $38,690 | $37,564 – $47,424 |
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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 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.