Electrician Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Electricians in Sydney earn a median salary of $103,740 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $92,999 and $126,720. That sits 9% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 86 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 10% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -13 listings vs last month
💰 Electrician · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$92,999 – $126,720
Median: $103,740
Jun $104k
Jul $103k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $93,498 – $127,064
Overall $92k–$126k Mid $93k–$127k $90k $98k $106k $114k $122k $130k
High confidence 86 listings (-13 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 86 job listings for this role and city, 98.9% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 48.9% stated a salary directly. The remaining 51.1% 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%  $92,999 Median  $103,740 $126,720  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney electricians earn $103,000, fourth of six markets behind Perth at $125,000, Brisbane and the Gold Coast at $108,000 and Adelaide at $107,000. The median eased $988 while listings fell from 99 to 86. At just 9.2% above the Sydney city median, this trade clears the local benchmark by less than in any other city here. At 49% salary disclosure the figure is well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $103,740)

Weekly (net)
~$1,490
Monthly (net)
~$6,457
Annual (net)
~$77,483
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $115,670

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 Sydney?
A qualified electrician starts at $92,000, with the licence as the barrier and apprentice rates outside this range. Restricted licences, high voltage tickets and instrumentation training move pay within the band. Commercial and data centre work pays above domestic installation in this market.
Is $103,740 a good salary in Sydney?
Marginally. At $103,000 an electrician earns 9.2% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,490 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Perth pays $22,000 more and Adelaide $4,000 more, both at far lower cost bases. Sydney is the weakest major market for this trade on take-home.
How much does a Senior Electrician make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $126,000, reached through supervision, estimating or HV and instrumentation specialisation. Beyond the tools, Sydney estimators earn $140,000, project engineers $160,000 and site managers $160,000. Those roles are where electrical careers continue once the licence stops being the constraint.

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Electrician salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $103,740 0%
Perth $125,000 +20%
Brisbane $108,680 +5%
Gold Coast $108,680 +5%
Adelaide $107,692 +4%

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