Electrician Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Electricians in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $125,000. That sits 5% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 51 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 25% of roles by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Electrician · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
May $100k
Jun $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $85,000 – $125,000
Overall $85k–$125k Mid $85k–$125k $82k $91k $100k $110k $119k $128k
Moderate confidence 51 listings (+8 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 Melbourne Market

Melbourne is the lowest-paying capital for electricians, $100,000, while Perth pays $130,000 and Brisbane $108,680, a $30k gap for the identical trade. Against Melbourne's own all-roles median of $95k the role sits a modest 5% above, and pay held flat month to month. Demand is solid at 51 listings, up from 43. The clear takeaway is geographic: a licensed sparky willing to move to Perth's resources market earns substantially more for the same ticket.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 Melbourne?
Newly qualified electricians in Melbourne start near the $85,000 band floor. The lift comes from licence scope and sector: high-voltage, instrumentation, or industrial and commercial work pays more than domestic. Adding tickets (HV switching, EWP, restricted-electrical endorsements) and moving onto commercial or data-centre projects is the concrete route toward the $125k top.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends on your reference point. At $100k the role runs only 5% above Melbourne's all-roles median and nets about $75,000, comfortable for the city but unremarkable for a licensed trade. The real issue is geographic: the same licence earns $30k more in Perth, so for a location-flexible electrician Melbourne is leaving money on the table. Locally, it is fair; nationally, it lags.
How much does a Senior Electrician make in Melbourne?
The Melbourne band tops at $125k, and the step beyond is out of the tools: Site Manager work reaches $150k and Project Engineer $160k. What it takes is a supervisor or leading-hand role, then estimating or project delivery. The single most valuable move for pay, though, may be relocation, since Perth's electrician median alone is $30k higher.

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Electrician salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $100,000 —
Perth $130,000 +30%
Brisbane $108,680 +9%
Adelaide $106,210 +6%
Sydney $104,728 +5%

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