Mechanic Salary Australia

Mechanic Salary Salary / Wage

Salary and wage information for mechanics is compiled regularly by analysis of Australian jobs advertised in major publications. Salaries are annual unless otherwise stated.

The Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations Codes (ANZSCO) are: 321211 for motor mechanics, 321212 for diesel motor mechanics, 21213 for motorcycle mechanics and 321214 for small engine mechanics.

Job titles and exact tasks vary in this work and examples of some occupation titles are motor mechanic, brake mechanic, auto mechanic, heavy mechanic, car mechanic and truck mechanic.

Automotive electricians and mechanics in 2010 earned an average of $1095 a week in ordinary earnings rising to $1245 including overtime and worked an average of 42.2 hours a week.*

Mechanic Salaries / Wages in 2011 – 2012

Job Title Salary / Wage $ Location
Motor Vehicle Mechanic 52,000 + Melbourne
Heavy Forklift / Machinery Mechanic 90,000 – 100,000 Sydney
Automotive Mechanic 1st Year Apprenticeships 5 – 15 per hour Sydney
Licensed Motorcycle Mechanic 20,000 – 40,000 Perth
Motor Mechanic 40,000 – 50,000 Adelaide
Motor Mechanic 50,000 – 70,000 Brisbane
Heavy Vehicle Mechanic 80,000 – 100,000 Perth
Truck Mechanic 40 per hour Perth


*Data from Australian Bureau of Statistics