A Grade Electrician Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated

A Grade Electricians in Melbourne earn a median salary of $101,250 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $93,474 and $122,750. That sits 19% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

💰 A Grade Electrician · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$93,474 – $122,750
Median: $101,250
Mid level $93,474 – $122,750
Overall $93k–$122k Mid $93k–$122k $90k $97k $104k $112k $119k $126k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 20/05/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Only 20 A Grade Electrician listings in Melbourne in April, treat the figures as directional. The premium over Melbourne's city median is real at 19%, driven by the licensed nature of the role: electrical contracting work is priced against award rates and industry agreements, which compresses the range to a narrow $93k to $123k regardless of employer size or sector. That tight spread also tells you what this market is not: there is no underpaid junior tier and no unlicensed ceiling. The career move signal is more interesting than the pay itself. Estimator at $125k and Project Engineer at $160k are the natural next roles for a licensed sparky looking to step off the tools.

Take Home Pay (based on median $101,250)

Weekly (net)
~$1,459
Monthly (net)
~$6,321
Annual (net)
~$75,852

Calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, assuming no HECS debt and full Australian residency. Does not include superannuation, bonuses, or equity. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior A Grade Electrician in Melbourne?
Entry into A Grade electrical work in Melbourne starts at the award-rate floor, which aligns with the $93k p10 in April's data. There is no junior tier here, the licence itself is the qualification threshold, and you enter at a rate set by the electrical contracting industry rather than negotiated individually. Getting to $105k quickly means moving into a supervisory or lead position on a commercial or industrial site rather than staying on residential work.
Is $101,250 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $101,250 the role earns 19% above Melbourne's all-roles median and the narrow range means most licensed electricians in the city cluster around that figure regardless of employer. Take-home is roughly $75,900 annually, which is workable in most Melbourne suburbs. The ceiling within the title sits at $123k, meaningful pay lifts beyond that require a title shift toward site supervision, estimating, or project management.
How much does a Senior A Grade Electrician make in Melbourne?
There is no senior A Grade Electrician tier in Melbourne's April data, the small sample of 20 listings does not split into experience levels. In practice, experienced electricians either stay on the tools in complex commercial or industrial environments and push toward $110-120k, or move into Estimator ($125k) or Project Engineer ($160k) roles. The $160k figure reflects engineers with full project accountability, not a licensed sparky with more years on the job.

Other roles in Melbourne

Uncover hidden salary ranges on Seek

Paste any job URL to bypass the "competitive salary" text and see the exact employer budget instantly.

Check a Listing Install Extension

Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.