Traffic Controller salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $59,280 — New South Wales sits $2,895 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Traffic Controller salary of $62,175 — after $9,105 income tax and $1,244 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Traffic Controller roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Roadwork Solutions★ 3.0 | $69,792 | $66,710 – $72,875 |
| Meriton Group★ 3.0 | $68,172 | $67,184 – $69,160 |
| Retro Traffic★ 3.4 | $65,208 | $59,280 – $71,136 |
| Lack Group★ 2.3 | $63,232 | $28,237 – $67,184 |
| Sydney Traffic Control★ 4.0 | $63,232 | $59,280 – $67,184 |
| Cato Location Services★ 4.4 | $62,244 | $59,280 – $65,208 |
| John Holland★ 3.9 | $61,552 | $60,051 – $63,054 |
| Chandler Macleod★ 4.0 | $61,256 | $57,304 – $63,232 |
| iCombined360★ 4.0 | $61,197 | $59,280 – $63,094 |
| Tasman Tank★ 3.1 | $60,535 | $58,330 – $62,815 |
| Workforce International★ 3.2 | $60,268 | $51,376 – $69,160 |
| Altus Traffic★ 2.8 | $55,328 | $47,049 – $69,160 |
| Civforce Traffic Management★ 3.0 | $47,424 | $45,448 – $47,424 |
| Evolution Traffic Control★ 2.2 | $45,448 | $43,472 – $75,286 |
Traffic Controller pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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