Maintenance Fitter Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Maintenance Fitters in Brisbane earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $125,000. That sits 11% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 41 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 61th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane
💰 Maintenance Fitter · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
Mid level $85,000 – $125,000
Overall $85k–$125k Mid $85k–$125k $82k $91k $100k $110k $119k $128k
Moderate confidence 41 listings · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 41 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 23.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 76.2% 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. Fewer than a quarter of these listings stated a salary, so the median leans heavily on estimates.

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Bottom 10%  $85,000 Median  $100,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

This role has no August comparison in the data, so there is no trend to read yet, only a starting position. Maintenance fitters earn $100,000 in Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney alike, one of the most uniformly priced trades in this report. The 40% spread running $85,000 to $125,000 means industry matters more than tenure. Only 24% of listings stated a salary, so treat the figure as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $100,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,443
Monthly (net)
~$6,253
Annual (net)
~$75,033
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $111,500

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 $85,000, with the trade certificate as the barrier and apprentice rates sitting outside this range. Hydraulics, pneumatics, precision alignment and vibration analysis are the specialisations that lift pay. Mining and heavy industry maintenance pays above general manufacturing at the same ticket level.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes, modestly. At $100,000 a maintenance fitter earns 11.1% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week and moderate living costs. Four cities pay the identical figure, so there is no better market nominally. Within Brisbane trades it sits just below electricians at $109,000.
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 $185,000 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) $100,000 0%
Adelaide $100,000 ~same
Melbourne $100,000 ~same
Sydney $100,000 ~same

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