Service Technician Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Service Technicians in Melbourne earn a median salary of $87,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $77,000 and $125,000. That is broadly in line with Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 38 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 58th percentile by listing volume in Melbourne ↑ +4 listings vs last month
💰 Service Technician · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$77,000 – $125,000
Median: $87,500
Jun $87k
Jul $87k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $75,000 – $125,000
Overall $77k–$125k Mid $75k–$125k $72k $83k $95k $106k $117k $128k
Moderate confidence 38 listings (+4 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 38 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 33.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 66.7% 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%  $77,000 Median  $87,500 $125,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Service technicians earn $87,000 in Melbourne and Sydney alike, behind Perth at $100,000 and Brisbane at $97,000. The median moved just $278 across the month while listings rose from 34 to 38, so this is a stable market at a rate that lags the resources-exposed cities. The 55% spread running $77,000 to $125,000 reflects the range from field service on consumer equipment to industrial plant. Only 33% of listings stated a salary.

Take Home Pay (based on median $87,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,285
Monthly (net)
~$5,570
Annual (net)
~$66,846
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $97,562

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?
Entry is $77,000, typically field service on smaller equipment with manufacturer training provided. Equipment type is what drives pay, with industrial, medical and mining plant well above consumer and office equipment. A driver's licence and willingness to travel are baseline requirements rather than differentiators.
Is $87,500 a good salary in Melbourne?
It is slightly below average, sitting 2.8% under Melbourne's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,285 a week against high living costs. Perth pays $13,000 more, driven by resources sector equipment servicing. Within Melbourne it sits below maintenance fitters at $103,000 for comparable technical work.
How much does a Senior Service Technician make in Melbourne?
The ceiling is $125,000, reached through specialisation in complex or high-value equipment rather than seniority. Manufacturer certifications on specific plant are what employers pay for. Service management and technical support roles sit above this band.

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Service Technician salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $87,500 0%
Perth $100,000 +14%
Brisbane $97,500 +11%
Sydney $87,932 ~same

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