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Mechanic Salary Australia

Mechanic Salary Salary / Wage

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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.

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 1,500 salaries, estimated that the average salary for a mechanic was $60,368 per annum in Australia.

Mechanic Salaries / Wages in 2018

Job TitleSalary / Wage $Location
Automotive Mechanic / Technician

65,000 – 85,000Sydney, New South Wales
Heavy Diesel Mechanic

$34 – $38 per hour Sydney, New South Wales
Workshop / Field Service Mechanic ( Plant)

$36 – $40 per hourMelbourne, Victoria
Experienced Automotive Technician

60,000 – 90,000 Melbourne, Victoria
Diesel Mechanic

$35 – $40 per hour Canberra, ACT
Heavy Vehicle Diesel Mechanic

70,000 – 75,000 Brisbane, Queensland
Qualified and Experienced Motor Mechanic

50,000 – 70,000 Adelaide, South Australia
Light Vehicle Mechanic

$32 per hour Perth, Western Australia
Mobile Diesel Mechanic

50,000 – 65,000 Perth, Western Australia

*Source:ABS

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Comments

  1. condo says

    February 16, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    We need a union. I dont know any mechanics making 80k. And i know many.

    Reply
    • Peter says

      January 30, 2018 at 8:31 am

      We have a union !. After 50 years as a mechanic I don’t know which one , I’ve never met a rep or a member so good luck with that .

      Reply
      • Gillis E B Carruthers says

        October 13, 2022 at 10:23 pm

        The AMWU
        Australian Manufacturers Workers Union

        Reply
    • Dave says

      August 20, 2018 at 7:32 pm

      I am on starting wage at 80k! After 6mths I go to 100k..

      I am qualified 20 yrs!

      Worked for Indian and Harley , Ducati and MV AGUSTA
      I love what I do and Excellent diagnostic skills..
      Take pride have all my tools..

      Reply
    • Clint says

      December 26, 2020 at 10:52 am

      I worked at a small engine shop getting $35 an hour, working a 40h week.

      Reply
  2. PETER says

    July 1, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    WOW GREAT PAY WILL DEFINITELY MOVE AUSTRALIA NOW

    Reply
  3. Gavin Dhurrkay says

    February 27, 2013 at 2:44 am

    i would like to go…..PERTH

    Reply

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