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Trade assistant salary in Australia

How much does a Trade Assistant make in Australia?

Average base salary

$37.09

The average salary for a trade assistant is $37.09 per hour in Australia. 1.1k salaries reported, updated at 8 June 2026

Trade Assistant job openings in Australia

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Electrical Trade Assistant
Athena Solar
West Ryde NSW
$30 - $45 an hour
Full-time
1 hour ago

Highest paying companies for Trade Assistant in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Australian Government Departme...
 
$116,537per year
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Ngaanyatjarra Council
 
$107,500per year
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Macmahon
 
$101,920per year
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Thomas Borthwicks & Sons
 
$94,952per year
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CSIRO
 
$94,892per year
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NSW Department of Communities ...
 
$94,456per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Trade Assistants

  1. Dandenong VIC
    $43.32 per hour
  2. Newcastle NSW
    $41.87 per hour
  3. Perth WA
    $39.34 per hour
  4. Townsville QLD
    $39.03 per hour
  5. Brisbane QLD
    $38.66 per hour

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