Building Surveyor salary in Australia
Updated 23 July 2026
Take-home on the median Building Surveyor salary of $90,000 — after $17,520 income tax and $1,800 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Building Surveyor roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| NSW Government★ 4.1 | $180,563 | $173,556 – $187,569 |
| Eagle Fire + Safety | $159,799 | $153,778 – $165,821 |
| AED Consulting★ 3.0 | $146,000 | $132,000 – $160,000 |
| Advance Auto Parts★ 3.1 | $138,518 | $132,313 – $144,702 |
| Australian Government, Department of Defence★ 3.7 | $123,458 | $117,573 – $129,342 |
| City of Greater Geelong★ 3.3 | $102,000 | $102,000 – $114,000 |
| John Holland★ 3.9 | $99,981 | $96,015 – $103,946 |
| City of Sydney, Australia★ 3.6 | $95,000 | $90,000 – $120,000 |
| Inner West Council★ 3.0 | $92,500 | $90,000 – $95,000 |
| Blacktown City Council★ 2.6 | $90,364 | $87,104 – $93,623 |
| Liverpool City Council★ 4.1 | $89,912 | $86,139 – $93,686 |
| Penrith City Council★ 4.4 | $89,705 | $85,629 – $93,782 |
| Maitland City Council★ 4.5 | $87,413 | $83,865 – $90,961 |
| Local Government Service★ 3.7 | $85,800 | $81,877 – $89,722 |
| Victorian Building Authority★ 2.7 | $79,968 | $77,065 – $82,870 |
| Hendry★ 4.0 | $59,921 | $57,517 – $62,326 |
| Ipswich City Council★ 3.3 | $59,771 | $57,054 – $62,489 |
| BSP Melbourne | $56,260 | $54,165 – $58,354 |
| Cessnock City Council★ 3.5 | $50,013 | $47,861 – $52,164 |
| ALL STAR SAFETY | $49,400 | $49,400 – $49,400 |
Building Surveyor 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 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.