Electrician Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Electricians in Adelaide earn a median salary of $107,692 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $93,860 and $125,000. That sits 35% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,028. Figures are based on 51 jobs advertised in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 11% of roles by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +3 listings vs last month
💰 Electrician · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$93,860 – $125,000
Median: $107,692
Jun $106k
Jul $107k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $93,860 – $125,000
Overall $93k–$125k Mid $93k–$125k $91k $98k $106k $113k $121k $128k
Moderate confidence 51 listings (+3 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 51 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 39.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 60.4% 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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Bottom 10%  $93,860 Median  $107,692 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Adelaide electricians out-earn their Sydney and Melbourne counterparts, $107,000 against $103,000 and $101,000, which inverts the usual capital city order. Licensed trades price off scarcity rather than city size, and Adelaide's defence and manufacturing build-out has absorbed the available supply. Perth remains the outlier at $125,000, an $18,000 premium reflecting resources sector and FIFO loadings rather than a different job. The range is tight at 29%, so pay here is driven by ticket and industry rather than negotiation.

Take Home Pay (based on median $107,692)

Weekly (net)
~$1,540
Monthly (net)
~$6,673
Annual (net)
~$80,071
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $120,076

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 Electrician in Adelaide?
A qualified electrician starts at $93,000, and that floor is high because the licence itself is the barrier. Apprentice rates sit well below this range and are not captured in these listings. The fastest lifts above the floor are a restricted electrical licence, a high voltage ticket, or moving from domestic into industrial and mining maintenance.
Is $107,692 a good salary in Adelaide?
Yes, clearly. At $107,000 an electrician earns 34.6% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000, with take-home around $1,540 a week and the lowest capital city living costs in the country. It also beats the same trade in Sydney and Melbourne outright. The only better deal is Perth at $125,000, and that premium comes with FIFO rosters attached.
How much does a Senior Electrician make in Adelaide?
The top of the range is $125,000, reached through supervision, estimating or specialisation in high voltage, instrumentation, or solar and battery installation. Estimator roles in Adelaide pay $115,000 and project engineering $160,000, so the money after the tools is in project delivery. Contracting independently is the other route, though these figures cover employed positions only.

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Electrician salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $107,692 0%
Perth $125,000 +16%
Brisbane $108,680 ~same
Gold Coast $108,680 ~same
Sydney $103,740 -4%

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