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Contractor salary in Australia

How much does a Contractor make in Australia?

Average base salary

$52.15

The average salary for a contractor is $52.15 per hour in Australia. 49 salaries reported, updated at 19 September 2026

Highest paying companies for Contractor in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
DFP Recruitment Services Pty L...
 
$145,600per year
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Datacom Connect
 
$125,000per year
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Derrimut 247 Gym
 
$114,400per year
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Design and Build Recruitment
 
$106,667per year
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Collar Group
 
$106,080per year
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ANSTO
 
$99,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Contractors

  1. Canberra ACT
    $89.69 per hour
  2. Sydney NSW
    $57.13 per hour
  3. Hawthorne QLD
    $53.82 per hour
  4. Melbourne VIC
    $53.81 per hour
  5. Gold Coast QLD
    $46.76 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Contractor

The average salary for a Contractor is $52.15 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 49 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 19 September 2026.

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Contractor salaries typically range between a low of $30.65 and a high of $88.73 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Contractor include Canberra ACT at $89.69 per hour, Sydney NSW at $57.13 per hour and Hawthorne QLD at $53.82 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Contractor include DFP Recruitment Services Pty Ltd ($145,600 per year) and Datacom Connect ($125,000 per year).