Rigger Salary in Australia

AU$82,318
per year
per hour
AU$39.88
per hour
per year
Bonus
AU$2,300/year

Rigger - Average Salary & Hourly Pay

The average salary for a Rigger is AU$82,318 per year (AU$39.88 per hour), which is AU$12,430 (+18%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
A Rigger can expect an average starting salary of AU$57,840. The highest salaries can exceed AU$102,000.
AU$57,840
Low
AU$82,318
Average salary
AU$102,000
High
AU$27.38
Low
AU$39.88
Average salary
AU$48.49
High
Total compensation includes salary and bonus.
AU$1,000
AU$52,300
AU$105,500
Base SalaryAU$57,840 - 102,000
BonusAU$1,000 - 3,500
Total CompensationAU$58,840 - 105,500
AU$27.38
AU$10.60
AU$48.49
Base SalaryAU$27.38 - 48.49
Total CompensationAU$27.38 - 48.49

Rigger Salary Range

Low
AU$57,840
Average salary
AU$82,318
Experienced
AU$93,202
High
AU$102,000
Low
AU$27.38
Average salary
AU$39.88
Experienced
AU$44.13
High
AU$48.49
Among Riggers, Doggers and Construction Riggers tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced workers with a Licence in Intermediate or Advanced Rigging, or highly skilled roles like Telecommunications Rigger or Offshore Rigger enjoy the highest salaries.

Rigger - Salary Differences

JobSalaryDifference
Offshore RiggerAU$47.90/hour
+20% 
Telecommunications RiggerAU$41.50/hour
+4% 
Construction RiggerAU$37.10/hour
 -7%
Dogger / DogmanAU$32.30/hour
 -19%

Rigger - Pay by Experience Level in Australia

An Entry Level Rigger with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$58,000 per year. A mid career Rigger with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$83,000, while an experienced Rigger with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$93,000. Riggers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$95,000 per year on average.

How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Rigger in Australia

Late Career▲ +15%
Experienced▲ +13%
Mid Career▲ +1%
Average SalaryAU$82,318/year
Entry Level▼ -30%

Gender Breakdown

Female
1%
Male
99%

Rigger - Jobs by Location

Rigger - Related Salaries

The salary information presented on this page is based on all Rigger 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 Rigger

How much does a Rigger make in Australia?
A Rigger in Australia earns an average of AU$82,318 gross per year, which is about AU$39.88 gross per hour. Everything you need to know about the salary of the Rigger updated to 2024.
What is the starting salary for a Rigger in Australia?
The starting salary of a Rigger in Australia is around AU$57,840 gross per year. Doggers and Construction Riggers usually have a lower salary.
What is the highest salary for a Rigger in Australia?
The highest salary of a Rigger in Australia can reach and exceed AU$102,000 gross per year. Telecommunications Rigger or Offshore Rigger usually have the highest salaries.
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