Architectural Draftsperson salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $65,000 — New South Wales sits $6,000 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Architectural Draftsperson salary of $59,000 — after $8,105 income tax and $1,180 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 Architectural Draftsperson roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| EMKC3 | $72,267 | $69,681 – $74,853 |
| Binet Homes | $65,180 | $62,114 – $68,245 |
| Campbell Property Group Pty Ltd★ 5.0 | $65,000 | $60,000 – $70,000 |
| Metricon Homes★ 3.6 | $58,823 | $56,631 – $61,014 |
| Strata PNA Architects★ 3.2 | $57,648 | $55,547 – $59,749 |
| The Bathla Group★ 2.5 | $55,000 | $48,000 – $60,000 |
| Alaxia Homes★ 3.5 | $52,009 | $49,905 – $54,113 |
| Universal Studios★ 3.8 | $48,009 | $46,142 – $49,875 |
| Bathla★ 2.9 | $45,127 | $43,005 – $47,250 |
| Tesser★ 3.6 | $43,571 | $42,069 – $45,092 |
| Montgomery Homes★ 3.9 | $41,917 | $40,564 – $43,271 |
Architectural Draftsperson pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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