Site Supervisor Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Site Supervisors in Brisbane earn a median salary of $136,250 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $100,500 and $198,250. That sits 60% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 52 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 25% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +10 listings vs last month
💰 Site Supervisor · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$100,500 – $198,250
Median: $136,250
May $135k
Jun $136k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $104,000 – $186,000
Overall $100k–$198k Mid $104k–$186k $97k $118k $140k $161k $182k $204k
Moderate confidence 52 listings (+10 vs last month) · 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.

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Bottom 10%  $100,500 Median  $136,250 $198,250  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

At $136.25k the Brisbane site supervisor median runs 60.3% above the city's $85k baseline, a strong premium built on the state's construction and infrastructure pipeline. The band is wide, $100.5k to $198.25k, reflecting the gap between a residential-build supervisor and someone running a major civil or commercial site. Demand is solid (52 listings) and pay rose slightly month on month. This is a role where site scale, not just experience, sets the pay.

Take Home Pay (based on median $136,250)

Weekly (net)
~$1,885
Monthly (net)
~$8,170
Annual (net)
~$98,046
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $151,918

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 Supervisor in Brisbane?
Site supervisors in Brisbane start near the $100.5k p10, already six figures because the role owns site safety and delivery. A construction background, a supervisor's white card and relevant tickets, plus experience running subcontractors, are what carry someone up toward the $198k top of the band.
Is $136,250 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $136.25k the median runs 60.3% above Brisbane's baseline and nets around $98k, strong in a moderate cost-of-living city. The infrastructure pipeline underwrites it, and the wide band means supervisors on major sites earn well above the median.
How much does a Senior Site Supervisor make in Brisbane?
The sample shows one band reaching $198k at the top, driven by site scale rather than a formal senior grade. Reaching it means running larger civil or commercial sites, with the move into site-management or project-management roles, where Brisbane medians climb toward $200k, the next tier.

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Site Supervisor salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $136,250 —
Perth $152,500 +12%
Sydney $140,000 +3%

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