General Hand Salary in Sydney (2026)
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General Hands in Sydney earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $86,944. That sits 22% below Sydney's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.
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| Mid level | $60,000 – $86,944 |
Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 21 job listings for this role in Sydney, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 47.6% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 52.4% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.
Understanding the Sydney Market
Sydney general hands earn $70,000, up from about $65,600 in July. Trades and construction roles pay about $71,100, while manufacturing roles sit near $67,800. Ads that showed pay offered about $72,600.
Take Home Pay (based on median $70,000)
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 →
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