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Salary Guide

Salaries in Construction in Australia 2026

Explore salary ranges across Construction roles in Australia. Data based on 45,874 active job listings.

Top professions in Construction

Electrician

91 job openings

Salary range

57,041 - 61,214AUD/year

Project Manager

52 job openings

Salary range

140,345 - 172,814AUD/year

Automotive Mechanic

38 job openings

Salary range

44,873 - 47,573AUD/year

Construction Manager

29 job openings

Salary range

98,740 - 120,019AUD/year

Paralegal

26 job openings

Salary range

104,958 - 127,767AUD/year

Welder

25 job openings

Salary range

44,286 - 50,982AUD/year

Plumber

24 job openings

Salary range

57,097 - 62,776AUD/year

Architect

23 job openings

Salary range

113,406 - 143,890AUD/year

Fitter

23 job openings

Salary range

76,393 - 82,481AUD/year

Service Technician

19 job openings

Salary range

68,079 - 75,553AUD/year

Carpenter

18 job openings

Salary range

52,740 - 55,231AUD/year

Estimator

15 job openings

Salary range

107,389 - 131,611AUD/year

Maintenance Manager

14 job openings

Salary range

73,041 - 79,860AUD/year

Surveyor

13 job openings

Salary range

50,354 - 64,605AUD/year

Operations Manager

11 job openings

Salary range

60,381 - 71,894AUD/year

Installer

10 job openings

Salary range

32,121 - 36,427AUD/year

Painter

10 job openings

Salary range

44,023 - 49,625AUD/year

Project Engineer

10 job openings

Salary range

95,021 - 116,875AUD/year

Sales Associate

9 job openings

Salary range

122,546 - 164,931AUD/year

Lawyer

7 job openings

Salary range

41,607 - 81,667AUD/year

Machine Operator

7 job openings

Salary range

61,358 - 67,534AUD/year

Roofer

7 job openings

Salary range

76,286 - 85,419AUD/year

Systems Administrator

7 job openings

Salary range

84,395 - 108,227AUD/year

HVAC Technician

6 job openings

Salary range

102,136 - 103,816AUD/year

Housekeeper

6 job openings

Salary range

54,450 - 61,783AUD/year

Server

6 job openings

Salary range

70,164 - 75,711AUD/year

Software Engineer

6 job openings

Salary range

93,334 - 98,611AUD/year

Accountant

5 job openings

Salary range

36,667 - 44,000AUD/year

Administrative Assistant

5 job openings

Salary range

91,000 - 106,000AUD/year

General Manager

5 job openings

Salary range

124,333 - 165,167AUD/year

Landscaper

5 job openings

Salary range

75,570 - 84,396AUD/year

Project Coordinator

5 job openings

Salary range

78,000 - 106,167AUD/year

Shift Supervisor

5 job openings

Salary range

121,506 - 124,506AUD/year

Site Engineer

5 job openings

Salary range

93,000 - 114,333AUD/year

Technical Lead

5 job openings

Salary range

135,928 - 150,218AUD/year

Warehouse Worker

5 job openings

Salary range

75,440 - 92,237AUD/year

Dentist

4 job openings

Salary range

18,958 - 25,729AUD/year

Financial Controller

4 job openings

Salary range

151,250 - 173,125AUD/year

School Principal

4 job openings

Salary range

84,829 - 104,136AUD/year

Systems Engineer

4 job openings

Salary range

140,000 - 166,250AUD/year

Civil Engineer

3 job openings

Salary range

76,278 - 89,611AUD/year

Cleaner

3 job openings

Salary range

66,272 - 66,272AUD/year

Maintenance Technician

3 job openings

Salary range

148,827 - 148,827AUD/year

Mechanical Fitter

3 job openings

Salary range

83,060 - 91,360AUD/year

Service Manager

3 job openings

Salary range

123,000 - 134,333AUD/year

Top cities

Sydney4,321 job openings
Brisbane3,582 job openings
Perth3,304 job openings
Melbourne2,836 job openings
Adelaide1,465 job openings
Port Phillip784 job openings
Canberra474 job openings
Gold Coast387 job openings
Darwin201 job openings
Gold Coast City169 job openings
Mackay158 job openings
Newcastle132 job openings
Townsville126 job openings

This page shows salary data for Construction in Australia for 2026. The data is based on current job listings and salary estimates from employers across the country.

Salary ranges in Construction may vary based on experience, location, company size, and specific role.