Maintenance Fitter Salary in Melbourne (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Maintenance Fitters in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $119,746. That sits 5% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 37 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 60th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +3 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$85,000 – $119,746

Median: $100,000

May $100k

Jun $100k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$85,000 – $119,746

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.

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Bottom 10% $85,000 Median $100,000 $119,746 Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Maintenance fitters in Melbourne sit at $100k, almost exactly the flat national rate: Brisbane and Sydney also show $100k for the role. The pay held steady month on month on solid demand (37 listings, up from 34). At 5% above the city all-roles median, the trade edges just ahead of Melbourne's white-collar average. The consistency across cities is the notable part, this is a portable rate that does not reward relocation.

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 Melbourne?

A qualified fitter in Melbourne starts near the $85k floor. Reaching the $120k top comes from the industry and shift pattern: heavy manufacturing, food processing and resources maintenance pay above general workshops, and shift work with penalty loadings lifts annual earnings. Holding additional tickets (welding, hydraulics, condition monitoring) widens the range of higher-paying roles.

Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?

Yes. At $100k the median is 5% above Melbourne's $95k all-roles median and nets roughly $75k after tax, solid trade money in the city. The rate matches Brisbane and Sydney, so there is no interstate premium to chase for the same work, unlike Perth's resources-driven fitter pay. Within Melbourne, this is a dependable six-figure trade income.

How much does a Senior Maintenance Fitter make in Melbourne?

There is no separate senior tier in the data, so the $120k top of the range is the practical ceiling. Moving up means a Maintenance Planner or Supervisor role, or a step toward Site Manager or Project Engineer work (both well past $150k). Specialising in reliability, condition monitoring, or resources-sector maintenance is the route past the median.

Other roles in Melbourne

Maintenance Fitter salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page)	$100,000	—
Brisbane	$100,000	~same
Sydney	$100,000	~same

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