Trades & Services Salary Guide Australia 2026
Based on 9,075 job listings • trending_down Down 7% this month
The middle 50% of earners fall between A$66,880 and A$96,800 per year, a 37% spread around the median.
The number of salary-advertised Trades & Services listings has declined 7% month-on-month. Salaries vary notably across Australia, with Darwin leading at A$90,640 per year while Hobart sits at A$70,400. Downer, Core Talent and Australian Defence Force are among the top hirers for Trades & Services, offering 167 roles combined.
See how Trades & Services compares to other industries on the industry comparison page.
Salary Distribution
See how Trades & Services salaries are distributed across different pay bands in Australia.
Salaries by City
Compare Trades & Services salaries across major cities in Australia.
Employment Types
Breakdown of Trades & Services positions by employment type.
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Top Employers
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About this data
- Based on 9,075 listings with advertised salaries.
- Salaries normalised to annual equivalents.
- Median represents the 50th percentile of advertised pay.
- Data refreshed daily from active job listings.