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Plumber salary in Australia

How much does a Plumber make in Australia?

Average base salary

$47.85

The average salary for a plumber is $47.85 per hour in Australia. 896 salaries reported, updated at 28 June 2026

Plumber job openings in Australia

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Plumber
Top Migration Australia
Epping VIC
$79,423 a year
Full-time
4 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Plumber in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
O'Brien Glass Industries
 
$234,000per year
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Techforce Personnel
 
$131,040per year
Kuga Electrical
 
$130,000per year
WorkPac
 
$128,378per year
Collar Group
 
$120,000per year
Ventia
 
$118,984per year

Highest paying cities near Australia for Plumbers

  1. Newcastle NSW
    $61.48 per hour
  2. Townsville QLD
    $54.09 per hour
  3. Canberra ACT
    $53.27 per hour
  4. Perth WA
    $53.24 per hour
  5. Darwin NT
    $51.24 per hour

Where can a Plumber earn more?

Compare salaries for Plumbers in different locations
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How much do similar professions as Plumber get paid in Australia?

Apprentice Plumber

Job openings
Average $60,017 per year