Maintenance Fitter Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Maintenance Fitters in Melbourne earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $125,000. That sits 7% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,805. Figures are based on 31 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 51th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↓ -5 listings vs last month
💰 Maintenance Fitter · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
Aug $100k
Sep $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $85,000 – $125,000
Overall $85k–$125k Mid $85k–$125k $82k $91k $100k $110k $119k $128k
Moderate confidence 31 listings (-5 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 31 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 40.6% stated a salary directly. The remaining 59.4% 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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Understanding the Melbourne Market

Maintenance fitters earn $100,000 in Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane and Sydney alike, one of the most uniformly priced trades in this report, with the median unchanged and listings easing from 36 to 31. The 40% spread running $85,000 to $125,000 means industry matters more than tenure. At 41% salary disclosure the figure is moderately supported. Within Melbourne trades it sits just below electricians at $103,000.

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 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. Heavy industry and food manufacturing dominate Melbourne listings.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
Marginally. At $100,000 a maintenance fitter earns 6.6% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $93,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Four cities pay the identical figure, so Melbourne is the weakest on take-home. That thin premium is typical of licensed trades in Melbourne this month.
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 $125,000 and site managers $160,000.

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Maintenance Fitter salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $100,000 0%
Adelaide $100,000 ~same
Brisbane $100,000 ~same
Sydney $100,000 ~same

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