Drafter Salary in Australia
AU$60,144
per year
per hour
AU$28.47
per hour
per year
Drafter - Average Salary
The average salary for a Drafter is AU$60,144 per year (AU$28.47 per hour), which is AU$9,744 (-14%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Drafter can expect an average starting salary of AU$52,761. The highest salaries can exceed AU$94,711.
A Drafter can expect an average starting salary of AU$52,761. The highest salaries can exceed AU$94,711.
AU$52,761
Low
AU$60,144
Average salary
AU$94,711
High
AU$24.98
Low
AU$28.47
Average salary
AU$44.84
High
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Drafter Salary Range
Among Drafters, Architectural Draftsperson or Civil Drafters tend to have the lowest salaries, while experienced Structural Drafters with high proficiency in Revit / BIM or Mechanical Drafters enjoy the highest salaries.
Drafter - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanical Drafter | AU$71K/year | +18% |
| REVIT Drafter | AU$69K/year | +15% |
| Structural Drafter | AU$67K/year | +11% |
| CAD Drafter | AU$62K/year | +3% |
| Architectural Drafter | AU$58K/year | -4% |
| Civil Drafter | AU$56K/year | -7% |
Drafter - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
A Junior Draftsperson with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$53,000 per year. A mid career Drafter with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$59,000, while a Senior Draftsperson with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$88,000. Drafters with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$90,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Drafter in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +50% |
| Senior | ▲ +46% |
| Average Salary | AU$60,144/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Junior | ▼ -12% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
26%
26%
Male
74%
74%
Drafter - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Drafter 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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