Mechanical Fitter Salary in Sydney (2026)

Last updated 02/08/2026

Mechanical Fitters in Sydney earn a median salary of $109,340 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,392 and $142,934. That sits 15% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 32 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 47th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +7 listings vs last month

ADVERTISED RANGE

$85,392 – $142,934

Median: $109,340

Jun $110k

Jul $109k

→ Stable

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

Mid level

$85,000 – $143,260

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 32 job listings for this role and city, 97.0% sourced from Seek.com.au and the rest from government job boards and employer career sites. Of those, 51.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 48.5% 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.

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Bottom 10% $85,392 Median $109,340 $142,934 Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Mechanical fitters earn $109,000 in Sydney, ahead of Brisbane at $103,000 but well behind Perth at $125,000, where mining maintenance sets the rate. The median eased $660 while listings rose from 25 to 32. At 52% salary disclosure this is a well-evidenced figure despite the modest sample. The 53% spread running $85,000 to $142,000 means industry matters more than tenure here.

Take Home Pay (based on median $109,340)

Weekly (net)

~$1,561

Monthly (net)

~$6,763

Annual (net)

~$81,151

Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $121,914

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 Sydney?

A qualified fitter starts at $85,000, with the trade certificate as the barrier and apprentice rates outside this range. Hydraulics, pneumatics and precision alignment are the specialisations that lift pay. Heavy industry, food manufacturing and infrastructure maintenance dominate Sydney listings.

Is $109,340 a good salary in Sydney?

Yes. At $109,000 a mechanical fitter earns 15.1% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,561 a week against high living costs. Perth pays $16,000 more at a lower cost base, which is the strongest argument for relocating in this trade. Within Sydney it sits above electricians at $103,000.

How much does a Senior Mechanical Fitter make in Sydney?

The ceiling is $142,000, 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 the usual routes.

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Mechanical Fitter salaries in other cities

City	Median salary	vs Sydney
Sydney (this page)	$109,340	0%
Perth	$125,000	+14%
Brisbane	$103,740	-5%

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