Electrician Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Electricians in Adelaide earn a median salary of $106,210 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $93,769 and $132,483. That sits 33% above Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 48 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 11% of roles by listing volume in Adelaide ↑ +7 listings vs last month
💰 Electrician · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$93,769 – $132,483
Median: $106,210
May $100k
Jun $106k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $93,358 – $132,842
Overall $93k–$132k Mid $93k–$132k $90k $99k $109k $118k $127k $136k
Moderate confidence 48 listings (+7 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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Understanding the Adelaide Market

Adelaide is the cheapest capital for electricians to earn in: the $106k median runs 33% above the city's $80k all-roles median in a low cost of living market. That said, Perth ($130k) and Brisbane ($108,680) still pay tradies more, drawn by mining and resources work. Adelaide demand is strong at the 89th percentile, listings rose from 41 to 48, and pay climbed $6,210 in a month, one of the healthier trades markets here.

Take Home Pay (based on median $106,210)

Weekly (net)
~$1,521
Monthly (net)
~$6,592
Annual (net)
~$79,101
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $118,424

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?
An electrician starting in Adelaide earns from around $94k (the p10). A full A-grade licence, high-voltage or instrumentation tickets, and defence or manufacturing project work (Adelaide's core sectors) are what lift pay toward the $132k top of the band.
Is $106,210 a good salary in Adelaide?
Yes. At $106k the median runs 33% above Adelaide's $80k all-roles median and, crucially, that goes further here than in any other capital because living costs are low, netting around $79k. Even though Perth pays more on paper, Adelaide's cheaper housing narrows the real-terms gap considerably.
How much does a Senior Electrician make in Adelaide?
There is no senior band in this data, but the $132k top decile shows where licensed electricians with specialist tickets land. Getting there is about high-voltage, instrumentation or project-supervision credentials, with the step up being Project Engineer or Site Manager (both around $125k in the city).

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Electrician salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $106,210 —
Perth $130,000 +22%
Brisbane $108,680 ~same
Sydney $104,728 ~same
Melbourne $100,000 -6%

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