How much does an aircraft technician make in Australia?
A$95,460a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$7,955 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$6,177
- Equals
- $65,590
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $96,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $94,620 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $88,550 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $70,110 |
| 7. Australia | $65,590 |
| 8. Norway estimate | $64,710 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $171 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Auto mechanicA$63,180
- Machine oilerA$116,400
- WelderA$84,980
- MetalworkerA$74,960
- Steel erectorA$107,200
- RiggerA$105,600
- Metal workerA$45,920
- Cnc operatorA$116,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an aircraft technician make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$7,955 a month, A$95,460 a year.
Which country pays an aircraft technician the most?
United States, with a median of $79,870 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an aircraft technician make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $79,870 a year against $65,590 in Australia, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an aircraft technician or an auto mechanic?
An aircraft technician: A$95,460 a year against A$63,180 for an auto mechanic, 1.5 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate