Electrician Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Electricians in Sydney earn a median salary of $102,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $91,667 and $125,000. That sits 8% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 77 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 13% of roles by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -3 listings vs last month
💰 Electrician · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$91,667 – $125,000
Median: $102,500
Aug $106k
Sep $102k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $91,209 – $125,000
Overall $91k–$125k Mid $91k–$125k $88k $96k $104k $112k $120k $128k
High confidence 77 listings (-3 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 77 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 41.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 58.5% 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%  $91,667 Median  $102,500 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median fell $4,340 to $102,000 with listings easing from 80 to 77, leaving Sydney the weakest electrician market in the country. Perth pays $125,000, Newcastle $112,000, Brisbane $109,000 and both Adelaide and Melbourne $103,000. At just 7.9% above the Sydney city median, this trade clears the local benchmark by less than in any other city here. At 42% salary disclosure the figure is moderately well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $102,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,474
Monthly (net)
~$6,389
Annual (net)
~$76,670
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $114,287

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 $91,000, the lowest electrician floor in this report, 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 $102,500 a good salary in Sydney?
Barely. At $102,000 an electrician earns 7.9% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,474 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Perth pays $23,000 more and Newcastle $10,000 more, both at far lower cost bases. Sydney is the weakest major market for this trade on every measure.
How much does a Senior Electrician make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $125,000, which is exactly where Perth's median sits, so a Sydney electrician at the top of the band earns what a typical Perth electrician does. Supervision, estimating and high voltage specialisation are what reach it locally. Sydney estimators earn $160,000, project engineers $160,000 and site managers $163,000.

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Electrician salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $102,500 0%
Perth $125,000 +22%
Newcastle $112,138 +9%
Brisbane $109,340 +7%
Adelaide $103,740 ~same

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