Plumber Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Plumbers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $103,740 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $80,000 and $115,000. That sits 9% above Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 29 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 41th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne
💰 Plumber · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$80,000 – $115,000
Median: $103,740
Mid level $80,000 – $114,400
Overall $80k–$115k Mid $80k–$114k $77k $85k $93k $102k $110k $118k
⚠ Low confidence 29 listings · 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%  $80,000 Median  $103,740 $115,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Based on 29 listings, treat this as directional. At $103.7k the median runs 9.2% above Melbourne's $95k baseline, a solid premium for a licensed trade. The band is moderate, $80k to $115k, which points to a market priced fairly tightly around licensed rates. Related construction roles (site management, estimating) pay well above this for plumbers who move off the tools.

Take Home Pay (based on median $103,740)

Weekly (net)
~$1,490
Monthly (net)
~$6,457
Annual (net)
~$77,483
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $115,670

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 Plumber in Melbourne?
Plumbers in Melbourne start near the $80k p10 once licensed, since the ticket clears the entry bar. Commercial and civil work over domestic, gas-fitting and backflow endorsements, and roughing-in on larger builds are what carry someone toward the $115k top of the band.
Is $103,740 a good salary in Melbourne?
Yes. At $103.7k the median runs 9.2% above Melbourne's baseline and nets around $77k, solid for a trade in a high cost-of-living city. The licence underwrites the premium, so this is a stable, fair position.
How much does a Senior Plumber make in Melbourne?
The sample shows one band topping near $115k. Reaching it means commercial and civil contracts plus specialist endorsements, with the bigger step into site-supervision or estimating roles, where Melbourne construction listings run well past the trade band.

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Plumber salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $103,740 —
Brisbane $108,680 +5%
Perth $108,680 +5%
Sydney $91,390 -12%

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