Fitter salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $87,932 — New South Wales sits $12,844 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Fitter salary of $75,088 — after $13,314 income tax and $1,502 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 Fitter roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| BHP★ 4.0 | $138,297 | $133,343 – $143,251 |
| Downer★ 3.3 | $122,500 | $110,000 – $135,000 |
| SelfEmployed.com★ 4.3 | $99,240 | $95,461 – $103,018 |
| Chandler Macleod★ 4.0 | $96,824 | $90,896 – $122,512 |
| Workhorse Staffing★ 3.9 | $96,824 | $79,040 – $99,254 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $87,932 | $79,040 – $90,896 |
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $77,064 | $65,208 – $100,776 |
| Programmed (Australia)★ 3.2 | $75,286 | $63,232 – $80,008 |
| Agri Labour★ 4.4 | $75,000 | $70,000 – $80,000 |
| RWM★ 3.3 | $74,688 | $71,375 – $78,000 |
| Berendsen Fluid Power★ 3.2 | $72,250 | $65,000 – $79,500 |
| Aston Advantage★ 4.0 | $69,160 | $69,160 – $69,160 |
| Labourpower Recruitment Services★ 3.7 | $67,184 | $59,280 – $75,088 |
| Sydney Children's Hospital Network★ 3.6 | $66,972 | $66,972 – $66,972 |
| Boral★ 3.0 | $65,702 | $60,861 – $71,452 |
| iNova Pharmaceuticals (Australia)★ 3.2 | $63,737 | $54,946 – $72,221 |
| Broadspectrum ★ 3.3 | $62,284 | $61,058 – $63,509 |
| Qlar★ 3.7 | $62,244 | $58,687 – $64,734 |
| Bob Jane T-Marts★ 3.0 | $55,002 | $54,000 – $56,004 |
| Hawkesbury District Health Services★ 4.1 | $46,041 | $45,349 – $46,713 |
Fitter 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.