Building Surveyor Salary in Australia

AU$88,906
per year
per month
AU$7,410
per month
per year

Building Surveyor - Average Salary

The average salary for a Building Surveyor is AU$88,906 per year (AU$7,410 per month), which is AU$19,018 (+27%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Building Surveyor can expect an average starting salary of AU$41,730. The highest salaries can exceed AU$157,800.
AU$41,730
Low
AU$88,906
Average salary
AU$157,800
High
AU$3,480
Low
AU$7,410
Average salary
AU$13,150
High

Building Surveyor Salary Range

Low
AU$41,730
Average salary
AU$88,906
Senior
AU$119,220
High
AU$157,800
Low
AU$3,480
Average salary
AU$7,410
Senior
AU$9,940
High
AU$13,150
Among Building Surveyors, Cadet Building Surveyors, Graduate Building Surveyors or Assistant Building Surveyors tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced professionals like Senior Building Surveyors, Team Leaders Building Surveying or a Chartered Surveyor or Associate Surveyor with the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) enjoy the highest salaries.

Building Surveying - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Senior Building SurveyorAU$119K/year
+34% 
Assistant Building SurveyorAU$69K/year
 -22%
Graduate Building SurveyorAU$61K/year
 -32%
Cadet Building SurveyorAU$41K/year
 -54%

Building Surveyor - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Building Surveyor with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$59,890 per year. A qualified Building Surveyor with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$85,330, while a Senior Building Surveyor with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$119,200. Building Surveyors with more than 20 years of experience may earn more than AU$130,000 per year.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Building Surveyor in Australia

Late Career▲ +46%
Senior▲ +34%
Average SalaryAU$88,906/year
Mid Weight▼ -4%
Entry Level▼ -33%

Gender Breakdown

Female
12%
Male
88%

Building Surveyor - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Building Surveyor job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Building Surveyor

How much does a Building Surveyor make in Australia?
A Building Surveyor in Australia earns an average of AU$88,906 gross per year, which is about AU$7,410 gross per month. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Building Surveyor updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Building Surveyor in Australia?
The starting salary of a Building Surveyor in Australia is around AU$41,730 gross per year. Cadet Building Surveyors, Graduate Building Surveyors or Assistant Building Surveyors usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Building Surveyor in Australia?
The highest salary of a Building Surveyor in Australia can reach and exceed AU$157,800 gross per year. Senior Building Surveyors, Team Leaders Building Surveying or a Chartered Surveyor or Associate Surveyor with the RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors) usually have the highest salaries.
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