Service Technician Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Service Technicians in Melbourne earn a median salary of $87,222 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $73,173 and $107,000. That sits 8% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 34 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 54th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +10 listings vs last month
💰 Service Technician · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$73,173 – $107,000
Median: $87,222
May $90k
Jun $87k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $75,500 – $109,000
Overall $73k–$107k Mid $75k–$109k $70k $79k $87k $95k $104k $112k
Moderate confidence 34 listings (+10 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.

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Bottom 10%  $73,173 Median  $87,222 $107,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Service technician pay in Melbourne eased $2,778 to $87,222, close to but below the city's all-roles median (8% under), with demand rising from 24 to 34 listings. The role reads as solidly mid-market: a trade or technical qualification underpins the $73,173 floor. The band ($73,173 to $107,000) tracks the equipment specialism, with industrial and specialised-machinery techs at the top. Based on a modest sample, read as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $87,222)

Weekly (net)
~$1,282
Monthly (net)
~$5,555
Annual (net)
~$66,663
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $97,252

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 Service Technician in Melbourne?
Service technicians in Melbourne start around $73k, a solid floor because the role needs a trade or technical qualification. The lift toward the $107,000 top comes from equipment specialism and certification: industrial machinery, HVAC or specialised-systems work, plus vendor accreditations, pay above general servicing. Travel-heavy roles add allowances on top of base.
Is $87,222 a good salary in Melbourne?
Depends, leaning yes. At $87,222 the median sits just 8% below Melbourne's all-roles median and nets roughly $67k after tax, solid for a technical trade role and close to the city benchmark, so the small gap is not a concern. The clear headroom to $107k with specialisation makes this a role where certification pays off directly.
How much does a Senior Service Technician make in Melbourne?
Experienced service technicians reach the $107,000 top through equipment specialism (industrial automation, HVAC, specialised systems) and vendor accreditations. The step beyond is into a service-supervisor or field-service-manager role, which trades hands-on work for coordinating a team and owning client accounts, or deeper specialisation in a high-value equipment niche.

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Service Technician salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $87,222 —
Perth $100,000 +15%
Sydney $90,896 +4%
Brisbane $85,000 -3%

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