A Grade Electrician Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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A Grade Electricians in Melbourne earn a median salary of $98,800 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $88,920 and $115,000. That sits 10% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 41 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 62th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +12 listings vs last month
💰 A Grade Electrician · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$88,920 – $115,000
Median: $98,800
Jun $100k
Jul $98k
→ Stable

Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.

Mid level $88,920 – $115,000
Overall $88k–$115k Mid $88k–$115k $86k $92k $99k $105k $112k $118k
Moderate confidence 41 listings (+12 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 41 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 71.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 28.6% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Understanding the Melbourne Market

At 71% salary disclosure this is one of the best-evidenced trade figures in the report, showing A grade electricians at $98,000 after a $1,200 easing. Listings rose sharply from 29 to 41. The 26% spread is narrow, running $88,000 to $115,000, which is what licensed trade pricing looks like when the ticket does most of the work. No other city carries enough listings under this specific title to compare, though general electrician roles in Melbourne sit at $101,000.

Take Home Pay (based on median $98,800)

Weekly (net)
~$1,428
Monthly (net)
~$6,187
Annual (net)
~$74,247
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $110,162

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?
The $88,000 floor assumes a completed A grade licence, so apprentice and unlicensed rates fall outside this range entirely. Moving up the band comes from industry rather than years, with commercial and industrial work paying above domestic. Restricted licences, high voltage tickets and instrumentation training are the specific additions listings name.
Is $98,800 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes, moderately. At $98,000 an A grade electrician earns 9.8% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,428 a week. Melbourne carries high living costs, which erodes that premium more than it would in Adelaide or Brisbane. The same trade pays $107,000 in Adelaide and $125,000 in Perth, both at lower cost bases.
How much does a Senior A Grade Electrician make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $115,000, reached through supervision, estimating or specialisation in HV, solar and battery, or instrumentation. Beyond the tools, Melbourne estimators earn $150,000, site managers $155,000 and project engineers $160,000. Those are where electrical careers continue once the licence stops being the constraint.

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