How much does an auto mechanic make in Australia?
A$63,180a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$5,265 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$4,352
- Equals
- $43,410
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.8 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 | $76,020 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $74,260 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $69,490 |
| 9. Ireland estimate | $46,350 |
| 10. Australia | $43,410 |
| 11. Luxembourg estimate | $41,960 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $134 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Aircraft technicianA$95,460
- 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 auto mechanic make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$5,265 a month, A$63,180 a year.
Which country pays an auto mechanic the most?
United States, with a median of $53,590 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an auto mechanic make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $53,590 a year against $43,410 in Australia, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an auto mechanic or an aircraft technician?
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