Labourer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Labourers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $82,399. That sits 20% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 35 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 52th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -3 listings vs last month
💰 Labourer · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $82,399
Median: $70,000
Jun $69k
Jul $70k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $60,000 – $83,190
Overall $60k–$82k Mid $60k–$83k $58k $63k $69k $74k $80k $85k
Moderate confidence 35 listings (-3 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 35 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 32.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 67.6% 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%  $60,000 Median  $70,000 $82,399  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Labouring pay is effectively identical across the east coast, $70,000 in Brisbane and Melbourne and $69,000 in Sydney, with the Brisbane median moving just $420 across the month. Listings eased slightly from 38 to 35 and demand sits at the 52nd percentile, so this is a steady rather than expanding market. The 32% spread runs $60,000 to $82,000, with the upper end reflecting civil and mining-adjacent work rather than general site labour. Only 32% of listings stated a salary.

Take Home Pay (based on median $70,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,065
Monthly (net)
~$4,615
Annual (net)
~$55,383
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $78,050

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 Labourer in Brisbane?
Entry is $60,000 with a white card as the only firm requirement, making this one of the most accessible roles in construction. Tickets are what move pay: traffic control, confined space, working at heights and forklift each open higher-paying work. Civil contractors pay above residential builders at the same experience level.
Is $70,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
No. At $70,000 a labourer earns 20% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,065 a week. It is consistent across the east coast, so there is no better city for the same work. The realistic path up is a trade apprenticeship or plant tickets, with excavator operators in Brisbane earning $98,000.
How much does a Senior Labourer make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $82,000, reached through leading hand roles or ticketed specialisations rather than time served. Plant operation is the most direct route out, since machine tickets move pay to the high nineties. Site supervision sits well above this range but generally requires a trade background.

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Labourer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $70,000 0%
Melbourne $70,000 ~same
Sydney $69,580 ~same

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