A Grade Electrician Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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A Grade Electricians in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $89,782 and $121,524. That sits 5% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 29 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 41th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne
💰 A Grade Electrician · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$89,782 – $121,524
Median: $100,000
Mid level $89,564 – $122,352
Overall $89k–$121k Mid $89k–$122k $86k $94k $102k $110k $118k $126k
⚠ Low confidence 29 listings · 05/07/2026

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.

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Understanding the Melbourne Market

The $100k median sits just $5k above Melbourne's all-roles figure of $95k, and the band is tight: most offers land between $90k and $122k. A Grade tickets clear the entry hurdle, so the pay clustering reflects a licensed trade with a defined ceiling rather than a wide-open market. Related site roles pay more, with Site Manager listings around $150k for those who move off the tools. With 29 listings, treat these figures as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior A Grade Electrician in Melbourne?
An A Grade licence is the entry ticket here, so there is little sub-$90k work in the sample. Early A Grade sparkies start near the $90k p10, with commercial and industrial contracts (rather than domestic) pushing quickest toward the six-figure mark.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends. At $100k the median beats Melbourne's $95k baseline by a narrow margin, and nets roughly $75k after tax, solid for a trade but not a standout in a high cost-of-living city. The tight band means the upside inside the role is limited, so growth usually comes from stepping into supervision or estimating.
How much does a Senior A Grade Electrician make in Melbourne?
With one band in the sample (mid), the data does not isolate a senior tier, but p90 offers reach about $122k for those running bigger commercial jobs. The step up from here is usually off the tools: electrical supervisor or site manager work, where Melbourne listings run well past $130k.

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