Maintenance Fitter Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Maintenance Fitters in Brisbane earn a median salary of $101,852 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $96,824 and $125,000. That sits 16% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 30 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 42th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Maintenance Fitter · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$96,824 – $125,000
Median: $101,852
Jun $100k
Jul $101k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $96,824 – $125,000
Overall $96k–$125k Mid $96k–$125k $93k $100k $107k $114k $121k $128k
Moderate confidence 30 listings (+2 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 30 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 31.2% stated a salary directly. The remaining 68.8% 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%  $96,824 Median  $101,852 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Maintenance fitters earn $101,000 in Brisbane against $109,000 in Sydney and $103,000 in Melbourne, putting Queensland last of the three despite its resources base. The $96,000 floor sits unusually close to the median, giving a compressed 28% spread where the trade certificate does most of the pricing. Listings were flat at 30 against 28 and the median rose $1,900. With 30 listings and 31% salary disclosure, treat these figures as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $101,852)

Weekly (net)
~$1,466
Monthly (net)
~$6,354
Annual (net)
~$76,246
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $113,564

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 Maintenance Fitter in Brisbane?
A qualified fitter starts at $96,000, only $5,000 below the median, because the trade certificate is the barrier and apprentice rates sit outside this range. Hydraulics, pneumatics and vibration analysis are the specialisations that lift pay. Mining and heavy industry maintenance pays above general manufacturing at the same ticket level.
Is $101,852 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes, moderately. At $101,000 a maintenance fitter earns 16.4% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,466 a week and moderate living costs. Sydney pays $8,000 more, though that gap disappears against housing. Within Brisbane trades it sits just below electricians at $108,000.
How much does a Senior Maintenance Fitter make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $125,000, reached through shutdown supervision, reliability engineering support or specialisation in rotating equipment. Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance skills are what listings name at the upper end. Beyond the tools, site management at $190,000 and project engineering at $160,000 are where the progression leads.

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Maintenance Fitter salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $101,852 0%
Sydney $109,500 +8%
Melbourne $103,740 ~same

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