Conservation Officer salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Conservation Officer salary of $75,000 — after $13,288 income tax and $1,500 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 Conservation Officer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Coles Group★ 3.5 | $135,020 | $129,932 – $140,107 |
| Ford Motor Company★ 3.9 | $115,466 | $110,731 – $120,201 |
| The State of Queensland Department of Environment and Science★ 3.5 | $115,185 | $110,494 – $119,876 |
| The Waterstop Shop | $99,799 | $95,737 – $103,860 |
| TBC★ 4.1 | $90,262 | $86,658 – $93,866 |
| The Nature Conservancy★ 3.9 | $85,500 | $75,000 – $96,000 |
| Midwest Community Living Association★ 2.0 | $73,805 | $70,661 – $76,948 |
| Hume City Council★ 3.6 | $67,500 | $64,773 – $70,207 |
| Wyndham City Council★ 3.8 | $61,812 | $59,356 – $64,269 |
| Slide Inc★ 4.2 | $59,082 | $56,770 – $61,414 |
| Brisbane City Council★ 3.5 | $54,950 | $52,708 – $57,192 |
| About Body Skin Clinic | $54,700 | $52,276 – $57,124 |
| Amcal★ 3.4 | $49,183 | $46,970 – $51,376 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $45,130 | $43,138 – $47,122 |
| Rail Europe★ 3.8 | $43,909 | $42,189 – $45,628 |
| Porter’s Liquor★ 4.2 | $39,560 | $37,979 – $41,160 |
| BARDOT★ 3.3 | $39,184 | $37,603 – $40,765 |
| Mint International College★ 3.3 | $22,145 | $21,190 – $23,100 |
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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.