Trades Assistant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Trades Assistants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $79,040 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $60,000 and $92,316. That sits 7% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 55 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 23% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +15 listings vs last month
💰 Trades Assistant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$60,000 – $92,316
Median: $79,040
May $79k
Jun $79k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $60,000 – $92,316
Overall $60k–$92k Mid $60k–$92k $58k $65k $72k $80k $87k $95k
Moderate confidence 55 listings (+15 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%  $60,000 Median  $79,040 $92,316  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Trades assistants in Brisbane earn a $79,040 median, ahead of Perth ($77,064), Sydney ($70k) and Melbourne ($66,876), so Brisbane leads the mainland for the role. Listings jumped from 40 to 55 in a month with pay essentially flat. The $60k to $92k range tracks tickets and whether the work is civil, resources or general labour, and the median sits 7% below the city's all-roles figure.

Take Home Pay (based on median $79,040)

Weekly (net)
~$1,179
Monthly (net)
~$5,109
Annual (net)
~$61,304
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $88,129

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 Trades Assistant in Brisbane?
A trades assistant starting in Brisbane earns from around $60k. A white card, machinery or plant tickets, and resources or civil-site experience are what push someone toward the $92k top of the band, well above general-labour rates.
Is $79,040 a good salary in Brisbane?
Depends. At $79,040 the median sits 7% below Brisbane's $85k all-roles median, but it leads every other capital for the role and nets around $61k in a moderate cost of living city. That slight gap to the city midpoint is normal for an assistant-level trade, and the strong hiring here gives candidates options.
How much does a Senior Trades Assistant make in Brisbane?
There is no senior band in this data, but the $92k top decile shows what ticketed assistants on resources and civil sites earn. Progression means a trade apprenticeship and qualification, or plant-operating and supervisory tickets, since the assistant band itself tops out near $92k.

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Trades Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $79,040 —
Perth $77,064 ~same
Sydney $70,000 -11%
Melbourne $66,876 -15%

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