Electrician Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Electricians in Brisbane earn a median salary of $108,680 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $98,800 and $136,328. That sits 28% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 107 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 5% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +22 listings vs last month
💰 Electrician · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$98,800 – $136,328
Median: $108,680
May $112k
Jun $108k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $98,800 – $136,328
Overall $98k–$136k Mid $98k–$136k $95k $104k $113k $122k $131k $140k
High confidence 107 listings (+22 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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Bottom 10%  $98,800 Median  $108,680 $136,328  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

With 107 listings and a demand score of 95, this is one of the busiest, best-evidenced roles in the batch, so the $108,680 median is solid. Yet it slipped nearly $4k month on month even as listings surged from 85 to 107, more jobs, slightly lower pay, likely as volume hiring pulls in the band's lower end. Brisbane trails Perth ($130k), where mining bids up sparkies, but leads Sydney and Melbourne. At 28% above the city median, the trade beats most local white-collar work.

Take Home Pay (based on median $108,680)

Weekly (net)
~$1,552
Monthly (net)
~$6,727
Annual (net)
~$80,718
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $121,178

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 in Brisbane starts near the $98.8k floor, so even the entry point clears six figures in this market. Reaching the $136k top comes from the work type and tickets: industrial, high-voltage and commercial construction pay above domestic, and an HV or instrumentation endorsement adds a premium. Overtime on a major construction site lifts a given year's earnings sharply.
Is $108,680 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $108,680 the median is 28% above Brisbane's $85k all-roles median and nets roughly $81k after tax, strong money in a mid-cost city. The one caveat is geographic: Perth pays $21k more for the same licence because of mining demand, so a Perth or FIFO move is where the real premium sits. Within Brisbane, this is excellent trade pay.
How much does a Senior Electrician make in Brisbane?
There is no separate senior tier in the data, but the $136k top of the range acts as one, and the routes there are clear: an HV or instrumentation ticket, a leading-hand or supervisor role, or a move toward Project Engineer or Site Manager work (both push past $160k). Specialising in industrial or resources electrical work is the fastest lift past the median.

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Electrician salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $108,680 —
Perth $130,000 +20%
Adelaide $106,210 ~same
Sydney $104,728 -4%
Melbourne $100,000 -8%

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