Trades Assistant Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Trades Assistants in Brisbane earn a median salary of $74,100 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $61,130 and $81,414. That sits 15% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 50 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 73th percentile by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -5 listings vs last month
💰 Trades Assistant · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$61,130 – $81,414
Median: $74,100
Jun $79k
Jul $74k
↓ Trending down

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

Mid level $61,130 – $81,414
Overall $61k–$81k Mid $61k–$81k $59k $64k $69k $74k $78k $83k
Moderate confidence 50 listings (-5 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 50 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 32.1% stated a salary directly. The remaining 67.9% 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%  $61,130 Median  $74,100 $81,414  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median fell $4,900 to $74,000, a 6% drop, while listings eased from 55 to 50, so both rate and demand softened together. Brisbane still edges Perth at $74,000 and Adelaide at $73,000, though the three are effectively level. The 27% spread is narrow, running $61,000 to $81,000, which is what unlicensed support work looks like. Only 32% of listings stated a salary.

Take Home Pay (based on median $74,100)

Weekly (net)
~$1,117
Monthly (net)
~$4,839
Annual (net)
~$58,068
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $82,621

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 $61,000 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 $74,100 a good salary in Brisbane?
No. At $74,000 a trades assistant earns 15.3% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,117 a week. It sits alongside labouring and warehousing rather than the trades it supports. The gap that matters is qualification, since Brisbane boilermakers earn $100,000 and electricians $108,000.
How much does a Senior Trades Assistant make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $81,000, which is low and reflects the absence of a licence. There is effectively no senior tier in this role. An apprenticeship is the only meaningful progression, and it resets the range by $25,000 or more once completed.

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Trades Assistant salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $74,100 0%
Perth $74,100 ~same
Adelaide $73,112 ~same

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