What someone earns in the trades depends on a range of factors, and small differences can have a big impact. The type of work you are on, the environment you are in, and the level you are operating at all play a role.
Residential, commercial and industrial projects all pay differently. FIFO roles sit in a completely different bracket again. Trade type matters. So does experience, skill level and how much responsibility you carry on site.
Location also has a direct impact. Rates vary across states, regions and even between metro and regional areas. On top of that, award rates, enterprise agreements, overtime structures and site allowances all influence what someone actually takes home.
The factors
Four things shape what you actually take home.
01
Sector
Residential, commercial, industrial and FIFO all sit in different brackets.
02
Trade type
What you do, how rare the skill is, and the responsibility you carry.
03
Location
State, region and metro vs regional all move the number.
04
Experience
Years on the tools, leadership exposure and proven outcomes.
Instead of giving you a generic number, we've built a more accurate way to understand what you should be earning.
Use our interactive earnings estimate tool below to get a tailored view based on your trade, experience, location and the type of work you are doing or looking for.
Because in this industry, the details matter.