Site Foremans in Sydney earn a median salary of $150,000 in 2026,
with most advertised roles falling between $124,750 and $173,800.
That sits 58% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000.
Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.
◆ Specialist roleLower listing volume — 5th percentile in Sydney
💰 Site Foreman · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$124,750 – $173,800
Median: $150,000
Mid level
$124,750 – $173,800
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au.
Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation.
Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.
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Bottom 10% $124,750Median $150,000$173,800 Top 10%
Understanding the Sydney Market
A quiet niche (20 listings, demand score 5) puts the median at $150k, 58% above Sydney's all-roles median, reflecting a senior on-site construction role. The role appears only in Sydney in this data, so there is no cross-city read. The $124.75k to $173.8k band is relatively tight for construction, pointing to a well-defined experienced role. Based on a small sample of 20, treat as directional.
Take Home Pay (based on median $150,000)
Weekly (net)
~$2,047
Monthly (net)
~$8,869
Annual (net)
~$106,433
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%)$167,250
Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency.
Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good starting salary for a junior Site Foreman in Sydney?
There is no junior tier, foreman is a role reached after years on the tools, and even the band's floor sits at $124.75k. Reaching the top comes from project scale and sector: commercial and civil construction pay above residential, and foremen running larger, more complex sites earn more. A trade background plus site-supervision and WHS credentials is the baseline for the role.
Is $150,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes. At $150k the median is 58% above Sydney's $95k all-roles median and nets roughly $106k after tax, strong even in an expensive city. This is a senior construction role, so the premium reflects real responsibility for a site's delivery and safety. For someone who has come up through a trade, foreman pay is among the better on-site outcomes.
How much does a Senior Site Foreman make in Sydney?
There is no separate senior tier in the data, so the $173.8k top of the range is the practical ceiling. Moving up means a Site Manager or Construction Manager role, owning delivery, budget and program across a whole project rather than the on-site crew. Larger, more complex builds and formal construction-management credentials are what carry pay past the band.
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