Carpenter Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Carpenters in Brisbane earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $128,096. That sits 18% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 32 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 53th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -5 listings vs last month
💰 Carpenter · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $128,096
Median: $100,000
May $97k
Jun $100k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $85,000 – $128,096
Overall $85k–$128k Mid $85k–$128k $82k $92k $102k $112k $122k $131k
Moderate confidence 32 listings (-5 vs last month) · 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.

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Bottom 10%  $85,000 Median  $100,000 $128,096  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Brisbane pays carpenters $100k, more than Sydney ($91k) or Melbourne ($92.5k), an unusual case of the trade earning most outside the two largest cities. The driver is Brisbane's construction pipeline, which leads the city's sector mix. The median ticked up $2.5k month on month even as listings eased from 37 to 32. At 18% above the city all-roles median, this is a trade that comfortably beats local white-collar averages.

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 Carpenter in Brisbane?
A qualified carpenter in Brisbane starts near the $85k floor. What lifts someone toward the $128k top is the work type: commercial and civil sites pay above residential, and holding a formwork, structural or supervisory ticket adds a premium. Overtime on a busy build is the fastest way to push earnings up in a given year.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $100k the median sits 18% above Brisbane's $85k all-roles median and nets roughly $75k after tax, strong money in a mid-cost city. Brisbane's construction demand means the trade out-earns the same job in Sydney, so there is no eastern-capital premium worth chasing here. For a hands-on trade, this is a good result.
How much does a Senior Carpenter make in Brisbane?
The top of the range reaches $128k, and the way up is off the tools as much as on them: moving into Site Supervisor or Foreman work (Site Manager medians push well past $150k), or specialising in high-value commercial formwork. Taking on a leading-hand role and coordinating a crew is the usual first step past $100k.

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Carpenter salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $100,000 —
Melbourne $92,500 -8%
Sydney $91,250 -9%

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