Labourer Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Labourers in Sydney earn a median salary of $69,160 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $95,000. That sits 27% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 13th percentile in Sydney ↓ -11 listings vs last month
💰 Labourer · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $95,000
Median: $69,160
May $80k
Jun $69k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $55,000 – $95,000
Overall $55k–$95k Mid $55k–$95k $53k $62k $71k $80k $88k $97k
⚠ Low confidence 21 listings (-11 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $69,160 $95,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The market is cooling fast: listings fell from 32 to 21 and the median dropped from $80k to $69k, an $11k fall that is among the steepest in the batch. At $69k the role sits 27.2% below Sydney's $95k baseline, normal for general labour. The wide band, $55k to $95k, reflects the gap between general and licensed or plant-operating work. Softening demand is the signal here, though with 21 listings read it as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $69,160)

Weekly (net)
~$1,054
Monthly (net)
~$4,569
Annual (net)
~$54,833
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $77,113

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 Sydney?
Labourers in Sydney start near the $55k p10. A white card is the baseline, and tickets that lift someone toward the $95k top include machinery licences, traffic control, dogging or rigging, and confined-space or civil-site experience.
Is $69,160 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends. At $69k the median trails Sydney's baseline and nets around $55k, tight for the city, and both pay and demand are falling. For unskilled labour the below-baseline position is normal, but the downward trend means the leverage right now is in tickets that move you into operating or trades-assistant work.
How much does a Senior Labourer make in Sydney?
There is no senior labouring tier; the band tops near $95k for ticketed and plant work. The pay step comes from certification: dogging, rigging, machinery operation, or moving into a trades-assistant or civil-plant role, where the rates sit above general labour.

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Labourer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $69,160 —
Brisbane $69,580 ~same

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Data sourced from publicly listed job advertisements. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Seek or any third-party platforms. Salary ranges represent advertised figures and may differ from actual compensation. Updated monthly.