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Electrician salary in Australia

How much does an Electrician make in Australia?

Average base salary

$55.19

The average salary for a electrician is $55.19 per hour in Australia. 2.6k salaries reported, updated at 9 November 2026

Electrician job openings in Australia

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Electrician, Auto
Newmont Mining3.9out of 5 stars.
Boddington WA
1 week 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
Kuga Electrical
 
$182,000per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Electricians

  1. Perth WA
    $67.60 per hour
  2. Mackay QLD
    $66.99 per hour
  3. Newcastle NSW
    $62.58 per hour
  4. Brisbane QLD
    $55.85 per hour
  5. Melbourne VIC
    $53.77 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Electrician

The average salary for an Electrician is $55.19 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 2.6k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 9 November 2026.

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Electrician salaries typically range between a low of $38.50 and a high of $79.13 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Electrician include Perth WA at $67.60 per hour, Mackay QLD at $66.99 per hour and Newcastle NSW at $62.58 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Electrician include Mineral Resources ($252,500 per year) and Carbon Savers ($205,000 per year).

Compensation can vary based on the specific niche and level of responsibility within the field. Here is how the average Electrician salary compares to related positions:

  • Apprentice Electrician: Average $65,307 per year
  • Senior Electrician: Average $71.02 per hour
  • Journeyperson Electrician: Average $87,930 per year
  • Junior Electrician: Average $82,462 per year
  • Master Electrician: Average $123,033 per year

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

Apprentice Electrician

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Average $65,307 per year

Journeyperson Electrician

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Average $87,930 per year