Document Controller salary in Australia
The median Document Controller salary in Australia is $85,000 a year, or about $67,280 after tax.
Updated 27 September 2026
Take-home on the median Document Controller salary of $85,000 — after $16,020 income tax and $1,700 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Document Controller salary by employer
Reported total pay for Document Controller roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Group★ 3.4 | $128,271 | $76,672 – $145,200 |
| Bechtel★ 3.9 | $118,500 | $114,000 – $120,000 |
| AECOM★ 3.7 | $112,000 | $82,000 – $123,000 |
| Transport for NSW★ 3.5 | $107,083 | $80,000 – $119,000 |
| ACCIONA★ 3.7 | $104,500 | $90,000 – $104,500 |
| BHP★ 3.9 | $101,000 | $84,000 – $105,000 |
| WSP★ 3.7 | $100,000 | $65,000 – $130,000 |
| Fulton Hogan★ 4.0 | $99,000 | $80,000 – $118,000 |
| UGL★ 3.7 | $94,500 | $90,000 – $99,000 |
| Suburban Rail Loop Authority★ 2.7 | $94,272 | $90,000 – $96,000 |
| Serco Group★ 3.2 | $83,473 | $82,427 – $84,518 |
| Multiplex★ 3.6 | $82,500 | $61,000 – $90,000 |
| John Holland★ 3.9 | $81,000 | $60,000 – $100,000 |
| Randstad★ 3.5 | $77,064 | $75,088 – $106,704 |
| Aurecon★ 3.6 | $73,626 | $68,212 – $79,040 |
| CPB Contractors★ 3.7 | $71,625 | $50,000 – $93,250 |
| Jacobs★ 4.0 | $68,500 | $62,000 – $75,000 |
| Rio Tinto★ 3.8 | $67,757 | $56,454 – $79,040 |
| Vitex Pharmaceuticals★ 3.5 | $65,000 | $60,000 – $65,000 |
Document Controller salary by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Document Controller salary FAQs
How much does a Document Controller earn in Australia?
The median base salary for a Document Controller in Australia is $85,000 a year before tax (source: Market data · 120 salary reports).
What is the take-home pay for a Document Controller in Australia?
On the median salary of $85,000, estimated take-home pay is $67,280 a year, or about $2,588 a fortnight, after $16,020 income tax and the Medicare levy. This assumes an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt.
What is the salary range for a Document Controller in Australia?
The 10th to 90th percentile range is $65,000 to $114,200 a year, so most reported salaries fall between those figures.
Which state has the highest median salary for this role?
Of the 4 states and territories with enough data, New South Wales has the highest median at $90,000 and Western Australia the lowest at $80,000.
Does this salary include super?
No. These figures are base salary before super. At the current super guarantee, an employer would pay about $10,200 a year on top of the median salary.
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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.