Site Foreman Salary in Sydney (2026)

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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 role Lower listing volume — 5th percentile in Sydney
💰 Site Foreman · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$124,750 – $173,800
Median: $150,000
Mid level $124,750 – $173,800
Overall $124k–$173k Mid $124k–$173k $121k $132k $144k $155k $167k $179k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 05/07/2026

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%  $124,750 Median  $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. Adjust for your situation →

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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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.