Trades & Services
Electrician Salary in Australia
Electricians install and maintain electrical systems in residential, commercial and industrial settings. The renewable energy boom — solar installations and EV charging — is expanding demand on Seek significantly. Licenced electricians command strong wages across all states.
AU Typical Range
$70k – $115k
AU Median
$88k
NZ Typical Range
NZD $65k – $105k
Salary by experience level
Apprentice (Yr 3–4)
Licenced Electrician
Leading Hand
Electrical Foreman
Estimated take-home pay (AU median)
Based on $88k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.
Annual
$67,173
Monthly
$5,598
Fortnightly
$2,584
Common employers on Seek
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What is the average Electrician salary in Australia?
The average Electrician salary in Australia is around $88k per year, with a typical Seek range of $70k – $115k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.
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What does a Electrician take home after tax in Australia?
At the median salary of $88k, take-home pay is approximately $67,173 per year ($5,598 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.