Architectural Draftsperson salary in Queensland
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $65,000 — Queensland sits $17,500 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Architectural Draftsperson salary of $82,500 — after $15,538 income tax and $1,650 Medicare levy (2025–26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Willow (Australia)★ 2.8 | $149,139 | $142,622 – $155,657 |
| WSP★ 3.7 | $139,776 | $134,253 – $145,299 |
| DBD Global★ 5.0 | $85,007 | $82,217 – $87,797 |
| Ausbuild★ 4.0 | $79,828 | $76,272 – $83,384 |
| Burling Brown Architects | $64,876 | $62,394 – $67,357 |
| Other★ 3.9 | $62,857 | $60,288 – $65,406 |
| Buchan Group★ 2.9 | $60,147 | $57,589 – $62,705 |
Architectural Draftsperson pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.