Electrician Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Electricians in Brisbane earn a median salary of $109,340 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $96,140 and $130,250. That sits 22% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 94 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 7% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Electrician · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$96,140 – $130,250
Median: $109,340
Aug $106k
Sep $109k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $96,140 – $130,250
Overall $96k–$130k Mid $96k–$130k $93k $101k $109k $117k $125k $134k
High confidence 94 listings (+8 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 94 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 41.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 58.2% 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%  $96,140 Median  $109,340 $130,250  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median rose $3,018 to $109,000 with listings up from 86 to 94 and demand in the 93rd percentile. Brisbane now sits third nationally behind Perth at $125,000 and Newcastle at $112,000, and ahead of Adelaide and Melbourne at $103,000 and Sydney at $102,000. The 31% spread is narrow, so the licence and industry set pay here rather than negotiation. At 42% salary disclosure the figure is reasonably well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $109,340)

Weekly (net)
~$1,561
Monthly (net)
~$6,763
Annual (net)
~$81,151
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $121,914

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 Brisbane?
A qualified electrician starts at $96,000, with the licence as the barrier and apprentice rates falling outside this range. Restricted electrical licences, high voltage tickets and instrumentation training are the levers that move pay within the band. Industrial and mining maintenance pays above domestic and commercial installation at the same experience level.
Is $109,340 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $109,000 an electrician earns 21.5% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,561 a week and moderate living costs. It beats the same trade in Sydney and Melbourne outright, where housing costs considerably more. Perth remains the only clearly better market, and that premium usually comes with FIFO rosters attached.
How much does a Senior Electrician make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $130,000, reached through supervision, high voltage or instrumentation specialisation, or solar and battery work. Past the tools, Brisbane estimators earn $140,000, project engineers $160,000 and site managers $185,000. Those roles are where electrical careers continue once the trade itself tops out.

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Electrician salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $109,340 0%
Perth $125,000 +14%
Newcastle $112,138 +3%
Adelaide $103,740 -5%
Melbourne $103,740 -5%

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