Horticulturist salary in Queensland
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $60,000 — Queensland sits $3,522 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Horticulturist salary of $56,478 — after $7,311 income tax and $1,130 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Horticulturist roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Primary Industries | $124,962 | $120,538 – $129,386 |
| Parkland School District★ 4.3 | $94,570 | $91,149 – $97,991 |
| Elanor Investors Group★ 3.6 | $70,100 | $67,771 – $72,429 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $68,626 | $65,742 – $71,531 |
| Urban Maintenance Systems★ 3.2 | $61,493 | $58,667 – $64,299 |
| City of Gold Coast Community Services★ 4.3 | $58,550 | $56,234 – $60,866 |
| Gold Coast City Council★ 3.5 | $54,627 | $52,442 – $56,812 |
| Scenic Rim Regional Council★ 2.8 | $53,550 | $51,692 – $55,407 |
| Programmed (Australia)★ 3.2 | $48,580 | $46,173 – $50,986 |
| Eden Gardens★ 1.8 | $44,144 | $42,188 – $46,100 |
| Big W★ 3.4 | $30,015 | $29,090 – $30,941 |
Horticulturist pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
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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.