Chief Marketing Officer Salary in Sydney
Updated July 2026
A Chief Marketing Officer in Sydney typically earns between A$280,000 and A$500,000 per year. The midpoint sits around A$390,000, or roughly A$7,500 per week before tax.
Marketing earnings by career stage
Typical salary range at each stage of a marketing career in Australia. Tap a point to see that role's guide.
| Career stage | Experience | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing Coordinator | ~1 yr | A$65,000 to A$85,000 |
| Digital Marketing | ~3 yrs | A$80,000 to A$110,000 |
| Marketing Manager | ~6 yrs | A$120,000 to A$165,000 |
| Senior Marketing Manager | ~9 yrs | A$145,000 to A$195,000 |
| Head of Marketing | ~12 yrs | A$170,000 to A$230,000 |
| Marketing Director | ~16 yrs | A$200,000 to A$280,000 |
| Chief Marketing Officer | ~20 yrs | A$250,000 to A$450,000 |
Chief Marketing Officer salary by location
Chief Marketing Officer roles open now in Sydney
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Get notified →What does a Chief Marketing Officer do?
Chief Marketing Officers own the entire marketing function at executive level: strategy, brand, growth and a leadership team of their own. Compensation at this level is usually a package of base, bonus and equity rather than a simple salary.
Skills that push you to the top of the range
How a Chief Marketing Officer compares
| Role | Typical range (Australia) |
|---|---|
| Chief Marketing Officer | A$280,000 to A$500,000 |
| Marketing Director | A$200,000 to A$280,000 |
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How much does a Chief Marketing Officer earn in Sydney?
A Chief Marketing Officer in Sydney typically earns between A$280,000 and A$500,000 per year. Pay varies with experience, company size and industry.
Is A$390,000 a good salary for a Chief Marketing Officer?
A$390,000 sits around the middle of the typical Chief Marketing Officer range in Sydney. Candidates with in-demand skills, strong results or experience at well-known companies often land in the upper part of the range.
How can I increase my salary as a Chief Marketing Officer?
The fastest salary jumps usually come from moving companies rather than internal raises. Applying early matters too: roles that have just been posted get fewer applicants, which improves your negotiating position. marketingjobs.fyi alerts you within the hour of a role going live.
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About this guide
Written by Mitch Cartwright, a Sydney-based performance marketer and the founder of marketingjobs.fyi. Last updated July 2026.
Salary ranges are estimates informed by public occupation earnings data, including the ABS Employee Earnings and Hours survey (May 2025) for related occupation groups, adjusted for role level. Actual pay varies by employer, experience, qualifications and company size, so treat these ranges as a guide rather than a guaranteed figure. Live hiring data comes from marketingjobs.fyi's direct monitoring of company careers pages, refreshed throughout the day.