Property valuer salary and the national average
Property valuers in Australia earn a median full-time salary of $2,744 per week, according to Jobs and Skills Australia, drawing on the ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours (May 2025). That figure is for full-time non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate. It puts the typical property valuer well above the national full-time adult average weekly ordinary time earnings of $2,083.70 (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026).
How the figures are set
The national full-time average is the ABS's measure of ordinary time earnings for full-time adults, seasonally adjusted. It is published twice a year, for May and November. The latest release (May 2026) shows an annual increase of 3.7%. The median for all full-time employees is lower, at about $1,741 per week (ABS Employee Earnings, August 2025). Property valuers' median of $2,744 sits well above both benchmarks.
Jobs and Skills Australia reports that 87% of land economists and valuers work full time, with average full-time hours of 45 per week. Their median hourly earnings are $74, compared to $47 for all occupations. This reflects the specialised nature of valuation work, which requires tertiary qualifications and often professional accreditation.
State and territory differences
Property valuer pay varies by location, mirroring broader state averages. The highest state full-time average is in the Australian Capital Territory at about $119,090 per year, followed by Western Australia at $115,825. The lowest is Tasmania at $96,008. Valuers in high-cost states like NSW ($109,658) and Victoria ($106,137) also tend to earn more. See how your state compares.
Gender and age profile
The occupation is male-dominated, with women making up 27% of land economists and valuers. The median age is 40, suggesting a mature workforce. The gender pay gap in the profession is narrower than the national average, but still present: full-time female valuers earn a median of about $1,934 per week compared to $2,181 for males (ABS Average Weekly Earnings, May 2026, for the broader professional category).
How pay is set
Most property valuers have their pay determined by individual arrangement (38.5% of all employees nationally) or by collective agreement. The Property Industry Award 2020 covers some roles, but many valuers are classified as professionals or managers and are award-free. The national minimum wage from 1 July 2026 is $26.44 per hour, but valuers typically earn $74 per hour median, so the minimum is not a binding floor for most.
What this means for your salary
If you are a property valuer, your pay is likely above the national full-time average. To see exactly where you sit, place your salary on the line and compare it to the ABS average, medians, and the minimum wage. The site uses a 38-hour week to convert weekly figures to annual and hourly amounts.
Further reading
- Industry medians – compare pay across sectors.
- How the figures are set – methodology for ABS and Fair Work data.
- Guides – articles on salary negotiation and market trends.
Summary
Property valuers earn a median full-time salary of $2,744 per week, about $142,688 per year. That is 32% above the national full-time average of $2,083.70 per week ($108,352 per year). The occupation pays well above the all-employees median of $1,436 per week and the full-time median of $1,741 per week. With strong demand for valuation services, the outlook remains positive.