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.
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 Salary | AU$57,840 - 102,000 | |
| Bonus | AU$1,000 - 3,500 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$58,840 - 105,500 |
AU$27.38 AU$10.60 AU$48.49 | ||
| Base Salary | AU$27.38 - 48.49 | |
| Total Compensation | AU$27.38 - 48.49 |
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Rigger Salary Range
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
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Offshore Rigger | AU$47.90/hour | +20% |
| Telecommunications Rigger | AU$41.50/hour | +4% |
| Construction Rigger | AU$37.10/hour | -7% |
| Dogger / Dogman | AU$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 Salary | AU$82,318/year |
| Entry Level | ▼ -30% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
1%
1%
Male
99%
99%
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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