How much does an insulator make in Australia?
A$73,790a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$6,149 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$4,949
- Equals
- $50,700
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.0 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 | $79,820 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,970 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $72,970 |
| 8. United States | $52,500 |
| 9. Australia | $50,700 |
| 10. Ireland estimate | $48,670 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $141 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- RooferA$18,190
- Tile installerA$69,430
- PlastererA$61,360
- GlazierA$80,620
- PlumberA$81,750
- Hvac mechanicA$96,860
Frequently asked questions
How much does an insulator make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$6,149 a month, A$73,790 a year.
Which country pays an insulator the most?
Canada, with a median of $55,610 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an insulator make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $52,500 a year against $50,700 in Australia, 1.0 times more.
Who makes more, an insulator or a roofer?
An insulator: A$73,790 a year against A$18,190 for a roofer, 4.1 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate