Carpenter Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Carpenters in Melbourne earn a median salary of $92,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $84,500 and $109,174. That is broadly in line with 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 ↓ -1 listings vs last month
💰 Carpenter · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$84,500 – $109,174
Median: $92,500
May $91k
Jun $92k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $84,500 – $109,174
Overall $84k–$109k Mid $84k–$109k $81k $88k $94k $100k $106k $112k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings (-1 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $84,500 Median  $92,500 $109,174  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne carpenters ($92,500) earn less than their Brisbane counterparts ($100,000) and sit just below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95k, effectively matching the citywide figure. Pay nudged up slightly from $91,884. Demand is thin, only 8% of tracked roles and 20 listings, which makes this the quietest trade in the batch. Treat the numbers as directional given the small sample.

Take Home Pay (based on median $92,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,348
Monthly (net)
~$5,843
Annual (net)
~$70,120
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $103,137

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 Melbourne?
First and second-year carpenters in Melbourne sit near the $84,500 band floor, close to award rates for the trade. The lift comes from ticket and sector: formwork and commercial construction pay more than residential fit-out, and adding a white card plus machinery or scaffolding tickets widens the jobs you can take. A move onto larger commercial sites is what carries pay toward the $109k top.
Is $92,500 a good salary in Melbourne?
Roughly, yes. At $92,500 the median is within a few percent of Melbourne's all-roles figure, so a carpenter earns about the city average and nets around $70,100. For a trade that does not require a degree, sitting level with the citywide median is a solid outcome. The catch is a low ceiling for the pure trade: the real money comes from supervisory roles.
How much does a Senior Carpenter make in Melbourne?
The band tops out near $109k, and getting there usually means leading a crew or taking on a leading-hand role on commercial jobs. The larger jump is out of the tools: Site Manager work in Melbourne construction reaches $150k, and Estimator sits at $125k. The skill that unlocks it is reading and pricing a job, or running the site rather than building on it.

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Carpenter salaries in other cities

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

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