Maintenance Fitter Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Maintenance Fitters in Sydney earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $94,058 and $125,000. That sits 5% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 35 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 53th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +9 listings vs last month
💰 Maintenance Fitter · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$94,058 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
May $114k
Jun $100k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $94,058 – $125,000
Overall $94k–$125k Mid $94k–$125k $91k $98k $106k $113k $121k $128k
Moderate confidence 35 listings (+9 vs last month) · 05/07/2026

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%  $94,058 Median  $100,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney maintenance fitter pay dropped sharply this month, from $114,310 to $100,000, one of the steeper falls in the batch, even as hiring rose from 26 to 35 listings. At $100k the role now sits just 5% above the city's $95k all-roles median, and Brisbane and Melbourne match it exactly. Demand rising while the median falls points to a wider candidate pool cooling the earlier premium. The band still reaches $125k for those on the right sites.

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 Sydney?
Newer fitters in Sydney start near the $94,058 band floor, close to trade award rates. The lift comes from industry and tickets: heavy industry, mining-adjacent maintenance, and shutdown work pay more than general facilities fitting. Adding endorsements (rigging, confined-space, high-risk work licences) and moving onto shutdown or continuous-process sites carries pay toward the $125k top.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends. At $100k the role runs only 5% above Sydney's all-roles median and nets about $75,000, workable but not standout for the city, and the falling trend is a real concern rather than noise. This is fair trade pay, but the recent drop suggests the earlier premium is eroding. Shift penalties, overtime, and shutdown work often lift real earnings above the base figure.
How much does a Senior Maintenance Fitter make in Sydney?
The band tops at $125k, and getting there means specialised maintenance (rotating equipment, complex plant) or a leading-hand and maintenance-supervisor role. The step beyond is out of the tools: Project Engineer ($160k) and Site Manager ($175k) roles in Sydney sit well above the fitter ceiling. A high-risk-work licence plus shutdown experience is the concrete lever within the trade.

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Maintenance Fitter salaries in other cities

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

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