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Food & Beverage Associate salary in Sydney, 2026
Core range A$52 to 70k a year at 3 to 7 years; A$42k to A$85k across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | A$35k | A$42 to 52k | A$65k |
| 3 to 7 years | A$42k | A$52 to 70k | A$85k |
| 8 to 15 years | A$52k | A$65 to 95k | A$120k |
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Food & Beverage Associate · Sydney, Australia · 3 to 7 years
Core range A$52 to 70k a year
A$42k
Low outlier: casual contracts minimal hours entry-level roles
A$52 to 70k
Core range, where most offers land
A$85k
High outlier: full-time higher classification premium venues possible
City premium
Sydney pay is above national average for hospitality roles, reflecting higher living costs and demand.
Australian Bureau of Statistics, Average Weekly Earnings, 2023
Employer-type premium
Large hotels, premium restaurants and international venues typically pay noticeably more than small cafes.
Hays Salary Guide Australia, 2024
Skill premium
Specialist skills like cocktail bar, sommelier or events experience boost pay within F&B roles.
Hays Salary Guide Australia, 2024
Typical annual increase
Wage growth in hospitality typically follows national wage price trends, often around 3 to 4% per year.
Australian Bureau of Statistics, Wage Price Index, 2023
Sources: Hays Salary Guide Australia (2024); Australian Bureau of Statistics, Average Weekly Earnings (2023); Fair Work Ombudsman, Hospitality Industry (General) Award (2020). This range is interpolated between the published survey rows either side of it and reviewed before it is promoted to verified; a figure outside the published market is never shown. Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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