Maintenance Officer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Maintenance Officers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $65,170 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $85,918. That sits 31% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 8th percentile in Melbourne
💰 Maintenance Officer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $85,918
Median: $65,170
Mid level $55,000 – $85,918
Overall $55k–$85k Mid $55k–$85k $53k $60k $67k $74k $81k $88k
⚠ Low confidence 20 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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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $65,170 $85,918  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Maintenance officer is a thin, low-demand title in Melbourne, just 20 listings, one of the quietest in the batch. The $65,170 median runs 31% below the city's all-roles figure, and Melbourne sits at the bottom of the interstate comparison, behind Sydney ($69,160) and Brisbane ($67,500). Based on a small sample, treat these numbers as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,170)

Weekly (net)
~$1,005
Monthly (net)
~$4,353
Annual (net)
~$52,241
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,664

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 Maintenance Officer in Melbourne?
Maintenance officers in Melbourne start around $55k. The lift toward the $85,918 top comes from trade backing and setting: a relevant trade licence (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), and facilities work in healthcare, manufacturing or large commercial sites, pays above general handyman roles. Tickets for specialised plant help.
Is $65,170 a good salary in Melbourne?
No, but the gap is expected. At $65,170 the median sits 31% below Melbourne's all-roles median and nets roughly $52k after tax, modest in an expensive city, and Melbourne pays the least of the eastern capitals here. For better money the route is a trade-licensed maintenance role in a technical facility, or a step into facilities coordination.
How much does a Senior Maintenance Officer make in Melbourne?
Experienced maintenance officers reach the $85,918 top through trade licensing and technical-facility work (healthcare, manufacturing plant). The step beyond is into a Facilities or Maintenance Manager role, which trades hands-on repair for coordinating contractors, budgets and compliance across a site.

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Maintenance Officer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $65,170 —
Sydney $69,160 +6%
Brisbane $67,500 +4%

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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.