Nationally, the median is $63,232 — South Australia sits $13,479 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Instrument Technician salary of $76,711 — after $13,801 income tax and $1,534 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Reported total pay for Instrument Technician roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Santos★ 3.3 | $186,952 | $180,036 – $193,867 |
| SAGE Automation★ 4.3 | $164,327 | $158,332 – $170,321 |
| Bogazici University★ 3.9 | $153,526 | $148,783 – $158,269 |
| GPA Engineering ★ 4.6 | $130,831 | $125,723 – $135,940 |
| ATSys★ 4.1 | $99,923 |
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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.
| $95,353 – $104,492 |
| Schindler★ 3.6 | $88,722 | $69,555 – $111,980 |
| Heading Contractors★ 4.4 | $81,787 | $79,791 – $83,822 |
| WALZ Construction★ 2.7 | $69,312 | $66,590 – $72,035 |
| Ashford Hospital★ 3.0 | $64,998 | $62,262 – $67,735 |
| The Burnside Hospital★ 3.3 | $59,734 | $57,383 – $62,086 |
| ACHA Health★ 3.3 | $55,664 | $53,293 – $58,035 |
| Spinecare Chiropractic Castle Plaza★ 3.6 | $33,026 | $32,386 – $33,667 |