Leading Hand salary in Victoria
The median Leading Hand salary in Victoria is $57,304 a year, or about $48,587 after tax.
Updated 27 September 2026
Nationally, the median is $63,232 — Victoria sits $5,928 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Leading Hand salary of $57,304 — after $7,571 income tax and $1,146 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 |
|---|---|---|
| News Corp★ 3.3 | $113,067 | $108,087 – $118,046 |
| BMD Group★ 3.7 | $83,000 | $80,000 – $86,000 |
| Virgin Australia★ 3.2 | $75,000 | $74,000 – $75,000 |
| EuroPrecast★ 4.0 | $67,658 | $65,998 – $69,298 |
| Visy★ 3.2 | $64,516 | $63,410 – $65,623 |
| ISS Facility Services★ 3.2 | $63,311 | $60,288 – $66,315 |
| SP Steel Fixing | $62,294 | $60,031 – $71,073 |
| DHL Supply Chain★ 3.7 | $60,000 | $50,000 – $79,740 |
| StarTrack Express★ 3.7 | $59,873 | $56,494 – $63,232 |
| Geocycle SBF★ 5.0 | $59,310 | $58,090 – $60,529 |
| Acacia Environmental Management ★ 3.5 | $57,500 | $55,000 – $60,000 |
| Randstad★ 3.5 | $57,324 | $54,656 – $60,011 |
| SunAce Australia★ 3.3 | $57,158 | $55,956 – $58,361 |
| Spotlight (Australia)★ 3.1 | $55,383 | $53,039 – $57,727 |
| Flavorite★ 3.0 | $50,000 | $45,000 – $55,000 |
| GRS Graffiti★ 4.4 | $48,689 | $47,503 – $49,874 |
| Sigma Pharmaceuticals (Australia)★ 2.9 | $48,659 | $45,301 – $52,239 |
| Sunbeam Foods★ 3.4 | $48,155 | $46,634 – $49,835 |
| Qantas★ 3.8 | $42,780 | $39,175 – $46,505 |
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 Victoria?
The median base salary for a Leading Hand in Victoria is $57,304 a year before tax (source: Market data · 34 salary reports).
What is the take-home pay for a Leading Hand in Victoria?
On the median salary of $57,304, estimated take-home pay is $48,587 a year, or about $1,869 a fortnight, after $7,571 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 Victoria?
The 10th to 90th percentile range is $49,005 to $81,016 a year, so most reported salaries fall between those figures.
How does Victoria pay compare with the national median for this role?
The Victoria median is $5,928 below 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 $6,876 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.