Moving abroad · 2026
Moving from the UK to Sydney: the salary you need
The gross salary in Sydney that leaves the same take-home pay as your salary in the UK, after income tax and social security in each.
Salary needed in New South Wales for the same take-home
A$113,883
Both leave about £3,780 a month (A$7,243) after tax. Tax and social security take 24% in United Kingdom and 24% in New South Wales.
Tax and take-home only: it doesn't account for rent, prices or other living costs.
The UK salaries and their Sydney equivalent
| Salary in the UK | Take-home a month | Equivalent in Sydney |
|---|---|---|
| £30,000 | £2,093 | A$56,850 |
| £45,000 | £2,993 | A$87,286 |
| £60,000 | £3,780 | A$113,883 |
| £90,000 | £5,230 | A$166,123 |
| £120,000 | £6,346 | A$210,969 |
See the full breakdowns in the United Kingdom salary calculator and the New South Wales salary calculator.
Questions
What salary in Sydney equals £60,000 in the UK?
About A$113,883 a year. £60,000 in the UK leaves £45,357 after tax and social security; A$113,883 in Sydney leaves the same, A$86,920, at our 16 October 2026 exchange rate.
Does this include the cost of living?
No. It matches take-home pay after tax and social security only. Rent, prices, healthcare, school fees and pension provision can matter as much as tax when you compare two places, so treat this as the tax half of the decision.
What does it assume?
A single employee with no dependants and no income besides salary, standard allowances only, and the exchange rates in our table. Bonuses, stock, relocation packages and special regimes for new arrivals aren't included.