Estimator Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Estimators in Melbourne earn a median salary of $150,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $98,000 and $200,000. That sits 67% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 59 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 20% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -4 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$98,000 – $200,000

Median: $150,000

Jun $125k

Jul $150k

↑ Trending up

Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.

Mid level	$83,500 – $166,000
Senior level	$160,000 – $215,000

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 59 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 36.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 63.5% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10% $98,000 Median $150,000 $200,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median jumped $25,000 to $150,000, a 20% rise that makes Melbourne the best-paying estimator market in the country, ahead of Sydney at $140,000 and Brisbane at $133,000. Listings eased slightly from 63 to 59, so this is a rate move rather than a demand surge. The senior band runs $160,000 to $215,000 on 21 listings against a mid band topping out at $166,000, so the tiering is genuine. With 37% salary disclosure, a jump this large warrants watching before treating it as settled.

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. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Estimator in Melbourne?

The $98,000 floor assumes construction experience, so estimating is a second career rather than an entry point. Trades, quantity surveying and site engineering are the usual routes in. Takeoff software, with Cubit, Buildsoft and Bluebeam recurring, plus subcontractor pricing, are what listings name at the lower end.

Is $150,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes. At $150,000 an estimator earns 66.7% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $2,047 a week, which absorbs the city's high living costs. It leads every other capital this month after a 20% rise. Within Melbourne construction it sits above contracts administration at $132,000 and just below project engineering at $160,000.

How much does a Senior Estimator make in Melbourne?

Senior listings run $160,000 to $215,000 with a median of $200,000, from 21 listings. Head estimator or commercial management on major projects is what reaches it. The $75,000 step from the mid band median to senior is one of the largest seniority premiums in the Melbourne data.

Other roles in Melbourne

Estimator salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$150,000	0%
Sydney	$140,000	-7%
Brisbane	$133,750	-11%
Perth	$125,000	-17%
Adelaide	$115,000	-23%

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