Maintenance Fitter Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 30/09/2026

Maintenance Fitters in Sydney earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $118,992. That sits 5% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 38 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 61th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +3 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$85,000 – $118,992

Median: $100,000

Aug $103k

Sep $100k

↓ Trending down

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

Mid level

$85,000 – $118,992

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 38 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 17.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 82.5% 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 $118,992 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median fell $3,740 to $100,000 with listings flat at 38, bringing Sydney into line with Adelaide, Brisbane and Melbourne, all at $100,000. Sydney led this market at $109,000 two months ago, so the premium has closed. Only 17.5% of listings stated a salary, one of the lower disclosure rates in the Sydney data. At just 5.3% above the city median, this trade clears the local benchmark by very little.

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?

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 infrastructure maintenance dominate Sydney listings.

Is $100,000 a good salary in Sydney?

Marginally. At $100,000 a maintenance fitter earns 5.3% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,443 a week against the highest living costs in this report. Four cities pay the identical figure, so Sydney is the weakest on take-home. Perth pays $125,000 for the same trade at a lower cost base.

How much does a Senior Maintenance Fitter make in Sydney?

The ceiling is $118,000, the lowest maintenance fitter ceiling of the four markets here. Shutdown supervision, reliability work and rotating equipment specialisation are what reach it. Beyond the tools, Sydney estimators earn $160,000 and site managers $163,000.

Other roles in Sydney

Maintenance Fitter salaries in other cities

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

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