Maintenance Officer Salary in Brisbane (2026)

Last updated 05/07/2026

Maintenance Officers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $67,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $80,000. That sits 21% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 15th percentile in Brisbane ↓ -1 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$55,000 – $80,000

Median: $67,500

May $65k

Jun $67k

↑ Trending up

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

Mid level

$55,000 – $80,000

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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10% $55,000 Median $67,500 $80,000 Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Based on 21 Brisbane listings, treat this as directional. Maintenance officers here median $67.5k, sitting 20.6% below the city's all-roles median, with Sydney paying slightly more ($69.2k). Demand is low (15th percentile) and pay ticked up $2.5k over the month. The range ($55k to $80k) reflects a general facilities-and-repairs role priced below the trades ladder above it, where Trades Assistant ($79k) and specialised construction roles sit. This is broad hands-on maintenance rather than a licensed trade, which caps the pay.

Take Home Pay (based on median $67,500)

Weekly (net)

~$1,034

Monthly (net)

~$4,479

Annual (net)

~$53,746

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $75,262

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 Officer in Brisbane?

The band starts around $55k. Moving toward the $80k top comes from adding a trade ticket: electrical, plumbing or HVAC competency turns a general maintenance officer into a far more valuable hire, as does experience with building-management systems in commercial or healthcare facilities. On-call and after-hours coverage also lifts pay.

Is $67,500 a good salary in Brisbane?

Depends, leaning no. At $67.5k the median runs 20.6% below Brisbane's $85k all-roles figure and nets about $53.7k after tax, below-average for a moderate-cost city. This is normal for a generalist maintenance role that is not a licensed trade, but the ceiling is low. The lever up is qualifying in a trade, which opens far better-paid facilities and construction work.

How much does a Senior Maintenance Officer make in Brisbane?

There is no senior band for this title, pay caps around $80k. Progression is into facilities-supervisor or building-management roles, or gaining a formal trade ticket that reclassifies you into higher-paid work. Taking on contractor coordination, compliance and asset-planning responsibility, rather than reactive repairs, is what moves you up.

Other roles in Brisbane

Maintenance Officer salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page)	$67,500	—
Sydney	$69,160	~same
Melbourne	$65,170	-3%

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