Welder Salary in Australia
AU$31.97
per hour
per year
AU$67,520
per year
per hour
Welder - Average Hourly Pay & Salary
The average pay for a Welder is AU$31.97 per hour (AU$67,520 per year), which is AU$2,368 (-3%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Welder can expect an average starting pay of AU$25.11. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$85.27.
A Welder can expect an average starting pay of AU$25.11. The highest pay rate can exceed AU$85.27.
AU$25.11
Low
AU$31.97
Average salary
AU$85.27
High
AU$53,032
Low
AU$67,520
Average salary
AU$180,100
High
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Welder Salary Range
Among Welders, Mig Welders or Tig Welders tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced, qualified Welders (First Class) or highly skilled workers like Pipe Welders or Underwater Welders enjoy the highest salaries.
Welder - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater Welder (offshore) | AU$122K/year | +81% |
| Apprentice Welder | AU$45K/year | -34% |
Welder - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Welder with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$54,000 per year. A mid career Welder with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$66,000, while an experienced Welder with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$73,000. Welders with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$80,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Welder in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +18% |
| Experienced | ▲ +8% |
| Average Salary | AU$67,520/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -2% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -20% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
1%
1%
Male
99%
99%
Welder - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Welder 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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