Plumber Salary in Australia
AU$28.44
per hour
per year
AU$64,502
per year
per hour
Plumber - Average Hourly Pay & Salary
The average pay for a Plumber is AU$28.44 per hour (average salary: AU$64,502 per year), which is AU$5,386 (-8%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A qualified Plumber can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.38 per hour. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$43.87.
A qualified Plumber can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.38 per hour. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$43.87.
AU$21.38
Low
AU$28.44
Average salary
AU$43.87
High
AU$42,246
Low
AU$64,502
Average salary
AU$103,841
High
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Plumber Salary Range
Among Plumbers, Plumbing Apprentices have the lowest pay rates, while fully qualified, licensed Plumbers or Master Plumbers enjoy the highest pay rates.
Plumber - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Gas Fitter | AU$74K/year | +15% |
| Commercial Plumber | AU$72K/year | +12% |
| Roof Plumber | AU$70K/year | +9% |
| Mechanical Plumber | AU$60K/year | -7% |
| Drainers | AU$57K/year | -11% |
| Apprentice Plumber | AU$38K/year | -41% |
Plumber - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Plumber with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average total compensation of AU$45,122 per year. A qualified Plumber with 4-9 years of experience earns an average total compensation of AU$62,029, while an experienced Plumber with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$75,394. Plumbers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$83,495 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Plumber in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +29% |
| Experienced | ▲ +17% |
| Average Salary | AU$64,502/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -30% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
1%
1%
Male
99%
99%
Plumber - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Plumber 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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