Car Mechanic Salary in Australia

AU$58,884
per year
per hour
AU$29.80
per hour
per year

Car Mechanic - Average Salary & Hourly Pay

The average salary for a Car Mechanic is AU$58,884 per year (AU$29.80 per hour), which is AU$11,004 (-16%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Car Mechanic can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,195. The highest salaries can exceed AU$90,177.
AU$43,195
Low
AU$58,884
Average salary
AU$90,177
High
AU$21.86
Low
AU$29.80
Average salary
AU$45.63
High

Car Mechanic Salary Range

Low
AU$43,195
Average salary
AU$58,884
Experienced
AU$78,765
High
AU$90,177
Low
AU$21.86
Average salary
AU$29.80
Experienced
AU$39.86
High
AU$45.63
Among Car Mechanics, Auto Mechanics without formal qualifications or Light Vehicle Mechanics tend to have the lowest salaries, while qualified tradespeople like Motorcycle Mechanics, Automotive Service Technicians or Race Car Mechanics enjoy the highest salaries.

Automotive Mechanics - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Automotive Service TechnicianAU$72K/year
+23% 
Race Car MechanicAU$71K/year
+20% 
Motorcycle MechanicAU$60K/year
+2% 
Motor MechanicsAU$55K/year
 -7%
Light Vehicle MechanicAU$51K/year
 -14%

Auto Mechanic - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Car Mechanic with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$44,631 per year. A mid career Automobile Mechanic with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$52,544, while an experienced Car Mechanic with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$78,765. Auto Mechanics with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$85,603 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Car Mechanic in Australia

Late Career▲ +45%
Experienced▲ +34%
Average SalaryAU$58,884/year
Mid Career▼ -11%
Entry Level▼ -24%

Gender Breakdown

Female
2%
Male
98%

Car Mechanic - Jobs by Location

Car Mechanic - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Car Mechanic 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 Car Mechanic

How much does a Car Mechanic make in Australia?
A Car Mechanic in Australia earns an average of AU$58,884 gross per year, which is about AU$29.80 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Car Mechanic updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Car Mechanic in Australia?
The starting salary of a Car Mechanic in Australia is around AU$43,195 gross per year. Auto Mechanics without formal qualifications or Light Vehicle Mechanics usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Car Mechanic in Australia?
The highest salary of a Car Mechanic in Australia can reach and exceed AU$90,177 gross per year. Motorcycle Mechanics, Automotive Service Technicians or Race Car Mechanics usually have the highest salaries.
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