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Electrician salary in Australia

How much does an Electrician make in Australia?

Average base salary

$53.41

The average salary for a electrician is $53.41 per hour in Australia. 2.5k salaries reported, updated at 28 June 2026

Electrician job openings in Australia

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Auto Electrician - Port Hedlan...
MGM Bulk3.2out of 5 stars.
Western Australia
Up to $72.52 an hour
Full-time
5 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Electrician in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Mineral Resources
 
$252,500per year
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Carbon Savers
 
$205,000per year
Bis Industries
 
$200,000per year
Mastermyne Group
 
$195,520per year
Melbourne Polytechnic
 
$189,197per year
WesTrac
 
$171,076per year

Highest paying cities near Australia for Electricians

  1. Laverton VIC
    $75.53 per hour
  2. Perth WA
    $66.26 per hour
  3. Mackay QLD
    $63.04 per hour
  4. Brisbane QLD
    $53.63 per hour
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $51.53 per hour

Where can an Electrician earn more?

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How much do similar professions as Electrician get paid in Australia?

Apprentice Electrician

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