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.
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
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Car Mechanic Salary Range
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
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive Service Technician | AU$72K/year | +23% |
| Race Car Mechanic | AU$71K/year | +20% |
| Motorcycle Mechanic | AU$60K/year | +2% |
| Motor Mechanics | AU$55K/year | -7% |
| Light Vehicle Mechanic | AU$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 Salary | AU$58,884/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -11% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -24% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
2%
2%
Male
98%
98%
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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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