How much does a construction worker make in Australia?
A$82,890a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$6,907 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$5,465
- Equals
- $56,950
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.1 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. Switzerland estimate | $66,190 |
| 2. Iceland estimate | $65,880 |
| 3. Australia | $56,950 |
| 4. Denmark estimate | $49,450 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $130 |
Similar jobs
Elementary occupations
- Mining assistantA$88,080
- Civils workerA$99,280
- Picker and packerA$45,750
- Factory labourerA$61,490
- Hand and pedal vehicle driversA$64,000
- Warehouse workerA$67,460
- Shelf stackerA$29,420
Frequently asked questions
How much does a construction worker make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$6,907 a month, A$82,890 a year.
Which country pays a construction worker the most?
Switzerland, with a median of $66,190 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a construction worker make more in Australia or in United States?
In Australia: $56,950 a year against $46,580 in United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a construction worker or a mining assistant?
A mining assistant: A$88,080 a year against A$82,890 for a construction worker, 1.1 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate