Maintenance Fitter Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Maintenance Fitters in Sydney earn a median salary of $109,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $136,500. That sits 15% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 30 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 43th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↓ -5 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$85,000 – $136,500

Median: $109,500

Jun $100k

Jul $109k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$85,000 – $136,500

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 30 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 36.4% stated a salary directly. The remaining 63.6% 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% $85,000 Median $109,500 $136,500 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

The median rose $9,500 to $109,000, making Sydney the best-paying maintenance fitter market in this data, ahead of Melbourne at $103,000 and Brisbane at $101,000. Listings eased from 35 to 30. The 47% spread running $85,000 to $136,000 is wider than other cities, so employer and industry matter more here. Only 36% of listings stated a salary and the sample is small, so treat the rise as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $109,500)

Weekly (net)

~$1,563

Monthly (net)

~$6,771

Annual (net)

~$81,256

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $122,092

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, the lowest fitter floor of the three majors, which widens the band considerably. Hydraulics, pneumatics, precision alignment and vibration analysis are the specialisations that lift pay. Heavy industry, food manufacturing and infrastructure maintenance dominate Sydney listings.

Is $109,500 a good salary in Sydney?

Yes. At $109,000 a maintenance fitter earns 15.3% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,563 a week against high living costs. It leads the country nominally, though Brisbane at $101,000 offers comparable take-home. Within Sydney trades it sits above electricians at $103,000.

How much does a Senior Maintenance Fitter make in Sydney?

The ceiling is $136,000, reached through shutdown supervision, reliability work or rotating equipment specialisation. Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance skills appear at the upper end. Beyond the tools, estimating at $140,000 and project engineering at $160,000 are where the progression leads.

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Maintenance Fitter salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$109,500	0%
Melbourne	$103,740	-5%
Brisbane	$101,852	-7%

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