How much does Cost Controller make?

The average salary for Cost Controller is A$111,000 per year or A$53 per hour, with top earners making up to A$164,950 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$91,000 (25th percentile) to A$132,625 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 63 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Cost Controller employees.

What is the highest salary for Cost Controller?

The highest salary for Cost Controller is A$132,625 per year, A$11,052 per month or A$64 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Cost Controller?

The lowest salary for Cost Controller is A$91,000 per year, A$7,583 per month or A$44 per hour.

Cost Controller Salaries

Cost Controller Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$86K - A$120K/yr

A$106K/yrAverage base pay

Additional salary

A$6K/yrAverage

A$5K - A$13K/yrRange

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Last updated Jul 5, 201863 Salaries submitted

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Popular companies for Cost Controllers in Australia

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BHP4.0★

A$90 - A$90/hr Total pay

A$90 Median

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Transport for NSW3.5★

A$100K - A$121K/yr Total pay

A$121K Median

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Worley3.8★

A$86K - A$120K/yr Total pay

A$100K Median

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Wood3.7★

A$85K - A$106K/yr Total pay

A$105K Median

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Rio Tinto3.8★

A$45 - A$57/hr Total pay

A$51 Median

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Recent salaries shared by Cost Controller

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Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Cost Controller

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1-3 years

A$124K - A$146K/yr

Sydney

submitted on Jul 7, 2026

A$124K - A$146K/yr

Cost Controller

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1-3 years

A$121K/yr

(A$121K • A$0)

Adelaide

submitted on Feb 9, 2026

A$121K/yr

A$121K • A$0

Cost Controller

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1-3 years

A$111K - A$129K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Jan 26, 2026

A$111K - A$129K/yr

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Cost Controller

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7-9 years

A$160K/yr

(A$160K • A$0)

Brisbane

submitted on Jan 17, 2026

A$160K/yr

A$160K • A$0

Cost Controller

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10-14 years

A$119K/yr

(A$119K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Dec 13, 2025

A$119K/yr

A$119K • A$0

Cost Controller

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4-6 years

A$181K/yr

(A$181K • A$0)

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Oct 2, 2025

A$181K/yr

A$181K • A$0

Cost Controller

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4-6 years

A$183K/yr

(A$183K • A$0)

Brisbane

submitted on Sep 1, 2025

A$183K/yr

A$183K • A$0

Cost Controller

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1-3 years

A$104K - A$121K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Aug 20, 2025

A$104K - A$121K/yr

Cost Controller

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1-3 years

A$95K/yr

(A$95K • A$0)

North Sydney

submitted on May 19, 2025

A$95K/yr

A$95K • A$0

Cost Controller

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15+ years

A$126K/yr

(A$126K • A$0)

Sydney

submitted on Apr 29, 2025

A$126K/yr

A$126K • A$0

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