Electrician Salary / Wage
Salary and wage information for electricians 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 Code (ANZSCO) for electricians (general) is 341111, for electricians (special class) is 341112 and for lift mechanics is 341113.
Job titles and exact tasks vary in this work and examples of some occupation titles are electrician, electrical fitter, industrial electrician, domestic electrician, lift electrician and electrical contractor.
These occupations are currently on the Australian Combined Skilled Occupation List, (Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, MLTSSL).
The average Australian weekly full-time ordinary earnings across all occupations in mid-2018 were $1,586, giving an annual income of approximately $82,472. This was 2.6% higher than in mid-2017.*
Data supplied from Indeed over the past 36 months, based on over 2,300 salaries, estimated that the average salary for an electrician was $41.46 per hour in Australia.
Electrician Salaries / Wages in 2018
| Job Title | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Licensed Electrician | $35 – $40 per hour | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Fire Electrician | $40 – $45 per hour | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Maintenance Electrician | $40 – $45 per hour | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Electrician Domestic and Commercial | $30 – $35 per hour | Gold Coast, Queensland |
| Industrial Electrician | 60,000 – 80,000 | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Electrician – Telecommunications | 85,000 – 110,000 | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Qualified Electrician for Upgrading Lighting | 90,000 – 110,000 | Melbourne, Victoria |
| A Grade Electrician – Security | $35 – $45 per hour | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Auto Electrician | $37 – $40 per hour | Perth, Western Australia |
| Solar Installer – CEC Accredited & Fully Licensed Electrician | 80,000 – 120,000 | Canberra, ACT |
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*Source:ABS
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I am a bit miffed as I got a quote from an electrician in my area Coffs Harbour who charges $100 an hour the job is putting heat lights in my bathroom plus a power switch the total comes to $ 400 .
Am I being ripped off?
The wages chart shows profit. When you’re being charged $100 an hour that includes equipment and travel expenses the electrician needs to pay for.
Hi, I’m trying finding out some information about the work in Australia. I’m a qualified electrician with NVQ3 qualifications and gold card, I’ve got 10years experience and can cover all aspects of the trade. I’m also experience in other trades but with out qualifications, Ive fitted full kitchen and bathrooms, pretty good at carpentry, tiling. I’ve done work in pretty every trade. Just wondering what sort of possibilities and wage I could potentionally earn with the skills I have.
Hey Daniel, I’m growing an electrical / multitrade Buisness in australia and I’m from the UK.. reply back if you want to chat I can give you advice.. I’m also looking to hire people in the near future and was actually looking to employ from the UK for various reasons.
Hi Scott
I am a qualified electrician in the uk looking for advise about working in Australia . Would be great to hear from you if you are still looking
Many thanks
Hi Scott, i’m 24 years old, full qualified nvq approved electrician with 2391 inspection and testing. I’m also qualified in fire alarms and security.
I’m looking at coming out next year to find work, please could you give me some advice it would be much appreciated,
Best regards,
Lewis James Dickson.