Cabinet Maker Salary in Melbourne (2026)
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Cabinet Makers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $84,490 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $79,520 and $97,424. That is broadly in line with Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 26 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.
Median advertised salary over the last 2 months. Not enough history yet to call a direction.
| Mid level | $79,328 – $93,366 |
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 26 job listings for this role in Melbourne, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 57.7% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 42.3% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.
Understanding the Melbourne Market
Melbourne cabinet maker pay rose $3,990 to $84,490, with listings up from 20 to 26. The band is very tight at $79,500 to $97,400, so pay is standardised across the trade. With fewer than 30 listings, treat this as directional.
Take Home Pay (based on median $84,490)
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 →
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