Carpenter Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Carpenters in Melbourne earn a median salary of $93,860 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $111,624. That is broadly in line with Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 32 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 52th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +7 listings vs last month
💰 Carpenter · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $111,624
Median: $93,860
Aug $93k
Sep $93k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $80,000 – $103,740
Overall $80k–$111k Mid $80k–$103k $77k $85k $92k $100k $107k $114k
Moderate confidence 32 listings (+7 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 32 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 72.7% stated a salary directly. The remaining 27.3% 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 73% salary disclosure this is one of the best-evidenced trade figures in the report, and it shows Melbourne carpenters at $93,000 with the median unchanged and listings up from 25 to 32. Melbourne remains the weakest of the four markets, behind Brisbane and Sydney at $100,000 and Perth at $98,000. The role sits within a tenth of a percent of the Melbourne all-roles median, which means carpentry here does not clear the local benchmark at all.

Take Home Pay (based on median $93,860)

Weekly (net)
~$1,366
Monthly (net)
~$5,918
Annual (net)
~$71,011
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $104,653

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?
A qualified carpenter starts at $80,000, with the trade certificate as the barrier and apprentice rates outside this range. Commercial fitout, formwork and high-rise work pay above residential framing. A white card is assumed, while working at heights and scaffolding tickets are what move pay within the band.
Is $93,860 a good salary in Melbourne?
It is exactly average, which is unusual for a licensed trade. At $93,000 a carpenter matches Melbourne's all-roles median precisely, with take-home near $1,366 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Brisbane and Sydney both pay $7,000 more at lower or comparable cost bases. The strong disclosure rate means you can trust this figure.
How much does a Senior Carpenter make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $111,000, reached through leading hand work, site supervision or commercial fitout specialisation. Beyond the tools, Melbourne estimators earn $125,000, site managers $160,000 and project engineers $160,000. Builder registration is the other route, though these figures cover employed positions only.

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Carpenter salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $93,860 0%
Brisbane $100,000 +7%
Sydney $100,000 +7%
Perth $98,800 +5%

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