Leading Hand salary in South Australia
The median Leading Hand salary in South Australia is $64,595 a year, or about $53,436 after tax.
Updated 27 September 2026
Nationally, the median is $63,232 — South Australia sits $1,363 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Leading Hand salary of $64,595 — after $9,867 income tax and $1,292 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 |
|---|---|---|
| PBC Baby Expo★ 3.0 | $88,505 | $84,751 – $92,279 |
| McMahon Services★ 3.4 | $86,766 | $82,636 – $90,916 |
| Inghams Enterprises★ 3.4 | $85,084 | $81,335 – $88,834 |
| AHT | $83,032 | $79,198 – $86,865 |
| Maxitrans★ 2.2 | $80,737 | $77,514 – $83,959 |
| Winslow Constructors★ 3.4 | $77,163 | $74,377 – $79,949 |
| BHP★ 3.9 | $72,796 | $70,184 – $75,408 |
| Southern Cross Marine Culture★ 3.0 | $68,947 | $66,158 – $71,737 |
| Golf Management Australia | $66,473 | $64,595 – $68,034 |
| Murphy Transport Solutions★ 1.5 | $63,509 | $60,979 – $66,058 |
| CSR Limited★ 2.8 | $59,836 | $57,660 – $62,012 |
| SouthLink★ 4.0 | $55,896 | $53,435 – $58,357 |
| Oceania Aviation★ 3.0 | $55,348 | $53,530 – $57,166 |
| Veolia★ 3.8 | $52,127 | $49,973 – $54,300 |
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 South Australia?
The median base salary for a Leading Hand in South Australia is $64,595 a year before tax (source: Market data · 7 salary reports).
What is the take-home pay for a Leading Hand in South Australia?
On the median salary of $64,595, estimated take-home pay is $53,436 a year, or about $2,055 a fortnight, after $9,867 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 South Australia?
The 10th to 90th percentile range is $52,008 to $86,944 a year, so most reported salaries fall between those figures.
How does South Australia pay compare with the national median for this role?
The South Australia median is $1,363 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 $7,751 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.