Building Surveyor salary in New South Wales
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $90,000 — New South Wales sits $5,000 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Building Surveyor salary of $95,000 — after $19,020 income tax and $1,900 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 | $180,946 | $173,893 – $187,999 |
| Eagle Fire + Safety | $159,774 | $153,013 – $166,534 |
| AED Consulting★ 3.0 | $146,000 | $132,000 – $160,000 |
| Federation Council | $114,833 | $110,247 – $119,419 |
| MidCoast Council★ 3.4 | $106,968 | $101,845 – $112,091 |
| John Holland★ 3.9 | $100,090 | $96,521 – $103,659 |
| 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 | $90,517 | $86,832 – $94,201 |
| Penrith City Council★ 4.4 | $89,826 | $86,189 – $93,464 |
| Liverpool City Council★ 4.1 | $89,656 | $86,068 – $93,245 |
| Maitland City Council★ 4.5 | $88,365 | $84,956 – $91,774 |
| James Hardie Building Products★ 3.4 | $78,535 | $75,555 – $81,515 |
| Muswellbrook Shire Council★ 2.6 | $69,529 | $66,644 – $72,413 |
| INCERT | $59,863 | $57,114 – $62,611 |
| Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council★ 3.5 | $50,016 | $48,431 – $51,602 |
| Cessnock City Council★ 3.5 | $49,732 | $47,872 – $51,593 |
Building Surveyor pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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