Maintenance Fitter Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Maintenance Fitters in Melbourne earn a median salary of $103,740 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $93,860 and $125,000. That sits 15% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 51 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 72th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +14 listings vs last month
💰 Maintenance Fitter · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$93,860 – $125,000
Median: $103,740
Jun $100k
Jul $103k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $93,860 – $125,000
Overall $93k–$125k Mid $93k–$125k $91k $98k $106k $113k $121k $128k
Moderate confidence 51 listings (+14 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 51 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 37.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 62.7% 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%  $93,860 Median  $103,740 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

The median rose $3,700 to $103,000 and listings grew from 37 to 51, so pay and demand moved together. Sydney pays $109,000 and Brisbane $101,000, placing Melbourne in the middle of a narrow national band. The 30% spread running $93,000 to $125,000 is tight, with the trade certificate doing most of the pricing. Only 37% of listings stated a salary.

Take Home Pay (based on median $103,740)

Weekly (net)
~$1,490
Monthly (net)
~$6,457
Annual (net)
~$77,483
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $115,670

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 Melbourne?
A qualified fitter starts at $93,000, only $10,000 below the median, because the trade certificate is the barrier and apprentice rates sit outside this range. Hydraulics, pneumatics, precision alignment and vibration analysis are the specialisations that lift pay. Heavy industry and food manufacturing dominate Melbourne listings.
Is $103,740 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes, modestly. At $103,000 a maintenance fitter earns 15.3% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,490 a week against high living costs. Sydney pays $6,000 more, though housing erases that difference. Within Melbourne trades it sits just above A grade electricians at $98,000 and roughly level with general electricians at $101,000.
How much does a Senior Maintenance Fitter make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $125,000, reached through shutdown supervision, reliability work or rotating equipment specialisation. Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance skills appear in listings at the upper end. Beyond the tools, Melbourne estimators earn $150,000 and site managers $155,000.

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Maintenance Fitter salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $103,740 0%
Sydney $109,500 +6%
Brisbane $101,852 ~same

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