Electrician Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Electricians in Melbourne earn a median salary of $101,870 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $84,898 and $125,000. That sits 13% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 30 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 44th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -21 listings vs last month
💰 Electrician · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$84,898 – $125,000
Median: $101,870
Jun $100k
Jul $101k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $84,796 – $125,000
Overall $84k–$125k Mid $84k–$125k $82k $91k $100k $110k $119k $128k
Moderate confidence 30 listings (-21 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 30 job listings for this role and city, 97.0% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 36.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 63.6% 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%  $84,898 Median  $101,870 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Listings collapsed 41% from 51 to 30, the sharpest contraction of any trade in this report, while the median edged up $1,870 to $101,000. Melbourne is also the lowest-paying electrician market in the country, behind Perth at $125,000, Brisbane at $108,000, the Gold Coast at $108,000 and Adelaide at $107,000. Being last on pay and falling fastest on volume is an unusual combination. Only 36% of listings stated a salary, so the rate figure is less certain than the volume drop.

Take Home Pay (based on median $101,870)

Weekly (net)
~$1,466
Monthly (net)
~$6,355
Annual (net)
~$76,258
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $113,585

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?
A qualified electrician starts at $84,000, the lowest floor of any capital for this trade. The A grade licence is the barrier, and Melbourne's separate A grade electrician listings sit at $98,000. Restricted licences, HV tickets and solar or battery specialisation are what move pay within the band.
Is $101,870 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes locally, but it is the worst electrician market in the country. At $101,000 an electrician earns 13.2% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,466 a week against high living costs. Perth pays $24,000 more at a lower cost base, and even Adelaide pays $6,000 more. With listings down 41%, both pay and availability are working against this trade in Melbourne right now.
How much does a Senior Electrician make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $125,000, which is exactly where Perth's median sits, so a Melbourne electrician at the top of the band earns what a typical Perth electrician does. Supervision, estimating and HV specialisation are what reach it locally. Melbourne estimators earn $150,000 and project engineers $160,000 for those leaving the tools.

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Electrician salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $101,870 0%
Perth $125,000 +23%
Brisbane $108,680 +7%
Gold Coast $108,680 +7%
Adelaide $107,692 +6%

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