Auto Electrician Salary in Australia

AU$58,503
per year
per hour
AU$24.88
per hour
per year

Automotive Electrician - Average Hourly Pay & Salary

The average salary for an Auto Electrician is AU$58,503 per year (AU$24.88 per hour), which is AU$11,385 (-16%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
An Auto Electrician can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,155. The highest salaries can exceed AU$121,388.
AU$43,155
Low
AU$58,503
Average salary
AU$121,388
High
AU$21.84
Low
AU$24.88
Average salary
AU$40.12
High

Auto Electrician Salary Range

Low
AU$43,155
Average salary
AU$58,503
Experienced
AU$81,406
High
AU$121,388
Low
AU$21.84
Average salary
AU$24.88
Experienced
AU$34.78
High
AU$40.12
In the Automotive Electrical Trade, Apprentice Auto Electricians or people starting their career with a Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology tend to have the lowest salaries, while highly skilled and experienced Car Electricians enjoy the highest salaries.

Automotive Electrician - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Auto Electrician with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$43,233 per year. A mid career Automotive Electrician with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$55,348, while an experienced Auto Electrician with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$81,406. Automotive Electrical Fitters with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$91,526 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Auto Electrician in Australia

Late Career▲ +56%
Experienced▲ +39%
Average SalaryAU$58,503/year
Mid Career▼ -5%
Entry Level▼ -26%

Gender Breakdown

Female
2%
Male
98%

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Auto Electrician - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Auto Electrician job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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Frequently asked questions about the salary of the Auto Electrician

How much does an Auto Electrician make in Australia?
An Auto Electrician in Australia earns an average of AU$58,503 gross per year, which is about AU$24.88 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Auto Electrician updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for an Auto Electrician in Australia?
The starting salary of an Auto Electrician in Australia is around AU$43,155 gross per year. Apprentice Auto Electricians or people starting their career with a Certificate III in Automotive Electrical Technology usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for an Auto Electrician in Australia?
The highest salary of an Auto Electrician in Australia can reach and exceed AU$121,388 gross per year. Highly Skilled and Experienced Car Electricians usually have the highest salaries.
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