Plumber Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Plumbers in Sydney earn a median salary of $91,390 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $72,022 and $109,374. That is broadly in line with Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 22 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 18th percentile in Sydney ↑ +2 listings vs last month
💰 Plumber · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$72,022 – $109,374
Median: $91,390
May $93k
Jun $91k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $72,022 – $109,374
Overall $72k–$109k Mid $72k–$109k $69k $78k $86k $95k $104k $112k
⚠ Low confidence 22 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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Bottom 10%  $72,022 Median  $91,390 $109,374  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

Sydney is the lowest-paying market for plumbers in this data at $91,390, trailing Brisbane and Perth ($108,680 each) and Melbourne ($103,740) by a wide margin. It is one of the few trades that sits below its own city median (by 4%), a surprise for a licensed trade in an expensive city. The median dipped $2.5k month on month on thin demand (22 listings, score 18). Based on a small sample of 22, treat the figures as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $91,390)

Weekly (net)
~$1,334
Monthly (net)
~$5,783
Annual (net)
~$69,393
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $101,899

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 Sydney?
A licensed plumber in Sydney starts near the $72k floor. Reaching the $109k top comes from the work type and licensing: commercial and civil plumbing, gasfitting endorsements, and a contractor's licence all pay above domestic maintenance. Holding backflow, drainage or gas tickets widens access to higher-rate jobs, and overtime on commercial sites lifts a given year's earnings.
Is $91,390 a good salary in Sydney?
No, and it is a genuine outlier. At $91,390 the plumber median sits 4% below Sydney's $95k all-roles median, which almost never happens for a licensed trade, and the same job pays $17k more in Brisbane or Perth. It nets around $69k after tax, tight for Sydney. For a location-flexible plumber, the interstate gap is real money left on the table.
How much does a Senior Plumber make in Sydney?
There is no separate senior tier in the data, so the $109k top of the range is the practical ceiling in Sydney, still below the Brisbane and Perth medians. Moving up means a contractor's licence and running your own jobs, a plumbing-supervisor role on commercial sites, or specialising in gas, hydraulics or civil work. Licensing and self-employment are the clearest routes past the band.

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Plumber salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $91,390 —
Brisbane $108,680 +19%
Perth $108,680 +19%
Melbourne $103,740 +14%

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