Mechanical Fitter Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Mechanical Fitters in Sydney earn a median salary of $110,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $85,000 and $125,000. That sits 16% above Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 25 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 27th percentile by listing volume in Sydney ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Mechanical Fitter · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$85,000 – $125,000
Median: $110,000
May $103k
Jun $110k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $85,000 – $125,000
Overall $85k–$125k Mid $85k–$125k $82k $91k $100k $110k $119k $128k
⚠ Low confidence 25 listings (+2 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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Understanding the Sydney Market

Mechanical fitter pay in Sydney rose this month, from $103,740 to $110,000, and the role sits 16% above the city's $95k all-roles median. Yet Perth ($119,824) and Melbourne ($118,560) both pay more, so Sydney is mid-pack nationally despite the local premium. Demand is modest at 25 listings. This is a trade where the resources states outbid the eastern seaboard, so location shapes pay more than tenure.

Take Home Pay (based on median $110,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,569
Monthly (net)
~$6,799
Annual (net)
~$81,583
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $122,650

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?
Newer mechanical fitters in Sydney start near the $85k band floor. The lift comes from industry and endorsements: mining maintenance, heavy industry, and shutdown work pay well above general fabrication or light-manufacturing fitting. High-risk-work licences, rigging or confined-space tickets, and rotating-equipment experience are the concrete steps toward the $125k top of the band.
Is $110,000 a good salary in Sydney?
Yes, locally. At $110k the role earns 16% above Sydney's all-roles median and nets about $81,600, solid pay for a trade, and the rising trend supports it. The one caveat is national: Perth pays roughly $10k more for the same skills, so a location-flexible fitter can do better in the resources states. In Sydney terms, though, this is genuinely good money.
How much does a Senior Mechanical Fitter make in Sydney?
The band caps at $125k in Sydney, and getting there means specialised or supervisory work: rotating equipment, complex plant, or a leading-hand role on shutdowns. The step beyond is Project Engineer ($160k) or Site Manager ($175k) territory. A high-risk-work licence plus shutdown and heavy-industry experience is the clearest lever, and relocation to Perth is the other.

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Mechanical Fitter salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $110,000 —
Perth $119,824 +9%
Melbourne $118,560 +8%
Brisbane $100,000 -9%

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