What is the median salary for Contractor in Melbourne?

The median salary for Contractor in Melbourne is AUD 100,000 - AUD 105,000 per year.

How does the Contractor salary in Melbourne compare to the national average?

The national average salary for Contractor in Australia is AUD 20,000 - AUD 50,000, while in Melbourne it is AUD 102,292 - AUD 119,785.

Contractor salary in Australia

Contractor salary in Melbourne

Based on 322 job listings - Melbourne, Australia 2026

Average salary

$102,292 - $119,785

Median salary

$100,000 - $105,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$64K

25th percentile$85K

Median$100K

75th percentile$113K

90th percentile$143K

50% of professionals earn between $85,000 - $113,022 AUD

The median salary is $100,000

Compare with national average

Melbourne

Average salary

102,292 - 119,785

Median salary

100,000 - 105,000

322 job openings

Australia

Average salary

20,000 - 50,000

Median salary

20,000 - 50,000

3,857 job openings

Other cities

Sydney243 job openings

Brisbane188 job openings

Perth113 job openings

Council Of The City Of Sydney71 job openings

Newcastle67 job openings

Sydney (city)67 job openings

Gold Coast60 job openings

Adelaide59 job openings

Canberra58 job openings

Melbourne (city)41 job openings

Geraldton28 job openings

Launceston25 job openings

Coffs Harbour22 job openings

Albany21 job openings

Rockhampton20 job openings

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The average salary for a Contractor in Melbourne, Australia is AUD 102,292 - AUD 119,785 per year in 2026, based on 322 job listings.

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