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 $59,640 and $90,000. That sits 12% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000. Figures are based on 56 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 23% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↑ +8 listings vs last month
💰 Trades Assistant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$59,640 – $90,000
Median: $79,040
Aug $74k
Sep $79k
↑ Trending up

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

Mid level $59,640 – $90,000
Overall $59k–$90k Mid $59k–$90k $57k $64k $71k $78k $85k $92k
Moderate confidence 56 listings (+8 vs last month) · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 56 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 44.8% stated a salary directly. The remaining 55.2% 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%  $59,640 Median  $79,040 $90,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median rose $4,940 to $79,000 with listings up from 48 to 56, putting Brisbane just behind Perth at $80,000 and well ahead of Sydney at $72,000 and Adelaide at $69,000. That is a strong move for unlicensed support work, which usually sits flat across cities. At 45% salary disclosure the rise is reasonably well evidenced. The 38% spread running $59,000 to $90,000 reflects tickets rather than seniority.

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?
Entry is $59,000 with a white card as the main requirement, making this one of the more accessible construction roles. Tickets are what move pay: forklift, working at heights, confined space and traffic control each open better-paid work. Mining and heavy industry employers pay above general construction at the same ticket level.
Is $79,040 a good salary in Brisbane?
No. At $79,000 a trades assistant earns 12.2% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $90,000, with take-home near $1,179 a week. It does sit near the top of the national band for this role. The gap that matters is qualification, since Brisbane boilermakers earn $100,000 and electricians $109,000.
How much does a Senior Trades Assistant make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $90,000, which is relatively high for a role without a licence. Leading hand work and ticketed specialisations are what reach it. An apprenticeship is the only structural progression, and it resets the range by $20,000 or more once completed.

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Trades Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $79,040 0%
Perth $80,000 ~same
Sydney $72,519 -8%
Adelaide $69,160 -12%

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