Yard Hand Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Yard Hands in Brisbane earn a median salary of $70,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $86,232. That sits 18% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume, 14th percentile in Brisbane
💰 Yard Hand · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $86,232
Median: $70,000
Mid level $55,000 – $75,867
Overall $55k–$86k Mid $55k–$75k $53k $60k $67k $74k $81k $88k
⚠ Low confidence 20 listings · 31/10/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 20 job listings for this role in Brisbane, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 55.0% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 45.0% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $70,000 $86,232  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

Yard hand is new to the Brisbane report, with 20 listings at $70,000. Manufacturing yards pay about $70,500, trades yards about $64,600. More than half the ads showed pay.

Take Home Pay (based on median $70,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,065
Monthly (net)
~$4,615
Annual (net)
~$55,383
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $78,050

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 Yard Hand in Brisbane?
Entry is around $55,000. A forklift licence and White Card help.
Is $70,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
Below average. $70,000 is 17.6% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $85,000, with take-home around $1,065 a week.
How much does a Senior Yard Hand make in Brisbane?
The top of the range is about $86,200. A forklift or truck licence is the clearest step up.

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