Leading Hand salary in New South Wales
The median Leading Hand salary in New South Wales is $64,220 a year, or about $53,186 after tax.
Updated 27 September 2026
Nationally, the median is $63,232 — New South Wales sits $988 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Leading Hand salary of $64,220 — after $9,749 income tax and $1,284 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Leading Hand salary by employer
Reported total pay for Leading Hand roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Mirvac★ 4.2 | $198,652 | $190,780 – $206,524 |
| Visy★ 3.2 | $161,143 | $155,146 – $167,141 |
| Forstaff Aviation★ 4.4 | $115,477 | $100,223 – $131,542 |
| Sandvik★ 4.0 | $114,526 | $109,712 – $119,339 |
| Svitzer★ 3.7 | $102,274 | $84,905 – $110,456 |
| Reitsma Constructions★ 5.0 | $95,000 | $95,000 – $95,000 |
| Randstad★ 3.5 | $93,787 | $90,340 – $97,233 |
| IVE Group★ 3.6 | $92,731 | $89,161 – $96,301 |
| UGL★ 3.7 | $86,509 | $85,008 – $87,991 |
| FDC★ 4.1 | $84,000 | $73,000 – $95,000 |
| CPB Contractors★ 3.7 | $82,992 | $79,040 – $118,560 |
| Georgiou Group★ 4.0 | $75,641 | $72,776 – $78,487 |
| Baiada Poultry★ 2.9 | $74,877 | $71,613 – $78,141 |
| FedEx★ 3.5 | $59,616 | $57,403 – $61,829 |
| Acrow Formwork and Scaffolding★ 3.6 | $58,727 | $57,581 – $59,873 |
| Swissport★ 2.9 | $57,106 | $54,498 – $59,734 |
| DHL Supply Chain★ 3.7 | $55,526 | $53,826 – $77,024 |
| Woolworths Group★ 3.5 | $51,277 | $48,807 – $53,747 |
| Hunter Precast Concrete★ 2.0 | $46,476 | $45,132 – $47,878 |
| Boral★ 2.6 | $44,769 | $42,604 – $46,934 |
Leading Hand salary by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Leading Hand salary FAQs
How much does a Leading Hand earn in New South Wales?
The median base salary for a Leading Hand in New South Wales is $64,220 a year before tax (source: Market data · 30 salary reports).
What is the take-home pay for a Leading Hand in New South Wales?
On the median salary of $64,220, estimated take-home pay is $53,186 a year, or about $2,046 a fortnight, after $9,749 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 Leading Hand in New South Wales?
The 10th to 90th percentile range is $50,783 to $86,549 a year, so most reported salaries fall between those figures.
How does New South Wales pay compare with the national median for this role?
The New South Wales median is $988 above the national median of $63,232.
Does this salary include super?
No. These figures are base salary before super. At the current super guarantee, an employer would pay about $7,706 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.