Mechanical Fitter Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Mechanical Fitters in Brisbane earn a median salary of $100,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,564 and $125,000. That sits 18% above Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 25 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 30th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -7 listings vs last month
💰 Mechanical Fitter · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,564 – $125,000
Median: $100,000
May $100k
Jun $100k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $85,564 – $125,000
Overall $85k–$125k Mid $85k–$125k $82k $92k $101k $110k $119k $128k
⚠ Low confidence 25 listings (-7 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. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $85,564 Median  $100,000 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Based on 25 listings, treat this as directional. At $100k the median runs 17.6% above Brisbane's $85k baseline, but the more telling number is the gap to Perth: Perth pays $119.8k for the same trade, nearly $20k more, because its mining sector bids harder for fitters. Brisbane's median has not moved in a month and listings eased from 32 to 25. The band is $85.5k to $125k.

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 Mechanical Fitter in Brisbane?
Mechanical fitters in Brisbane start near the $85.5k p10, already strong for a trade with defined tickets. Shutdown, mining-adjacent, or heavy-industry maintenance work, plus welding or hydraulics tickets, is what carries someone toward the $125k top of the band.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Yes. At $100k the median runs 17.6% above Brisbane's baseline and nets around $75k, solid for a trade in a moderate cost-of-living city. The caveat is geographic: the same trade pays nearly $20k more in Perth, so location-flexible fitters are leaving money on the table.
How much does a Senior Mechanical Fitter make in Brisbane?
The sample shows one band topping near $125k, driven by shutdown and heavy-industry work rather than a formal grade. Reaching it means mining-adjacent or FIFO maintenance work, with a move to Perth the fastest lift given the near-$20k premium there.

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Mechanical Fitter salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $100,000 —
Perth $119,824 +20%
Melbourne $118,560 +19%
Sydney $110,000 +10%

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