Builder Salary in Australia
AU$37.21
per hour
per year
AU$77,000
per year
per hour
Builder - Average Hourly Pay & Salary
The average pay for a Builder is AU$37.21 per hour (average salary: AU$77,000 per year), which is AU$7,112 (+10%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Builder can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.45. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$73.
A Builder can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.45. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$73.
AU$21.45
Low
AU$37.21
Average salary
AU$73
High
AU$44,610
Low
AU$77,000
Average salary
AU$151,840
High
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Builder Hourly Pay & Salary Range
Among Builders, tradespeople just starting their career after an Apprenticeship in Building and Construction tend to have the lowest hourly rates, while highly skilled workers with a Diploma of Building and Construction or more experienced roles enjoy the highest overall salary.
Builder - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Building Contractor | AU$41.30/hour | +11% |
| Builder in full-time employment | AU$35.30/hour | -5% |
Builder - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Builder with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$67,000 per year. A mid career Builder with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$76,000, while an experienced Builder with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$91,000. Builders with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$106,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Builder in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +38% |
| Experienced | ▲ +18% |
| Average Salary | AU$77,000/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -1% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -13% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
2%
2%
Male
98%
98%
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Builder - Related Salaries (per year)
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Builder 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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