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Contractor salary in Australia

How much does a Contractor make in Australia?

Average base salary

$51.11

The average salary for a contractor is $51.11 per hour in Australia. 54 salaries reported, updated at 31 May 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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Wesfarmers
 
$118,584per year
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Collar Group
 
$106,080per year
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Design and Build Recruitment
 
$105,000per year
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AWX Recruitment
 
$104,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Contractors

  1. Canberra ACT
    $89.69 per hour
  2. Sydney NSW
    $58.44 per hour
  3. Clayton VIC
    $52.00 per hour
  4. Melbourne VIC
    $51.43 per hour
  5. Brisbane QLD
    $48.64 per hour

Where can a Contractor earn more?

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