How much does a builder make in Australia?
A$91,140a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$7,595 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$5,932
- Equals
- $62,620
- 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 $200,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. United States | $115,000 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $83,120 |
| 3. Belgium estimate | $81,200 |
| 4. Switzerland estimate | $75,980 |
| 5. Australia | $62,620 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $60,160 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $146 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- BricklayerA$79,020
- StonemasonA$79,020
- Concrete finisherA$91,820
- CarpenterA$77,490
- Tent builderA$125,000
Frequently asked questions
How much does a builder make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$7,595 a month, A$91,140 a year.
Which country pays a builder the most?
United States, with a median of $115,000 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a builder make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $115,000 a year against $62,620 in Australia, 1.8 times more.
Who makes more, a builder or a bricklayer?
A builder: A$91,140 a year against A$79,020 for a bricklayer, 1.2 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate