Estimator Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Estimators in Sydney earn a median salary of $160,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,000 and $270,000. That sits 68% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 63 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 21% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -18 listings vs last month
💰 Estimator · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,000 – $270,000
Median: $160,000
Aug $150k
Sep $160k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $90,000 – $163,000
Senior level $160,000 – $275,000
Overall $100k–$270k Mid $90k–$163k Senior $160k–$275k $87k $126k $165k $204k $244k $283k
Moderate confidence 63 listings (-18 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 63 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 48.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 51.6% 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%  $100,000 Median  $160,000 $270,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median rose $10,000 to $160,000 while listings fell 22% from 81 to 63, making Sydney comfortably the best-paying estimator market in the country ahead of Brisbane at $140,000 and both Melbourne and Perth at $125,000. The 106% spread is wide but the tiering explains it: mid sits at $125,000 on 28 listings and senior at $200,000 on 29, so the two tiers are genuinely separate and the overall median sits between them. At 48% salary disclosure the figure is well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $160,000)

Weekly (net)
~$2,164
Monthly (net)
~$9,378
Annual (net)
~$112,533
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $178,400

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 Sydney?
The $100,000 floor assumes construction experience, so estimating is a second career rather than an entry point. Mid-level listings run $90,000 to $163,000 with a median of $125,000 across 28 listings. Takeoff software, with Cubit, Buildsoft and Bluebeam recurring, plus subcontractor pricing, are what listings name at the lower end.
Is $160,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes. At $160,000 an estimator earns 68.4% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $2,164 a week. The $20,000 lead over Brisbane is large enough to matter even after housing, which is unusual for a Sydney premium in this report. Within Sydney construction it matches project management and project engineering at $160,000.
How much does a Senior Estimator make in Sydney?
Senior listings run $160,000 to $275,000 with a median of $200,000, from 29 listings, roughly half the sample. Head estimator or commercial management on major infrastructure is what reaches it. The $75,000 step from mid to senior median is one of the largest seniority premiums in this report.

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Estimator salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $160,000 0%
Brisbane $140,000 -12%
Melbourne $125,000 -22%
Perth $125,000 -22%
Adelaide $101,250 -37%

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