How much does a metal worker make in Australia?
A$45,920a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$3,827 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$3,396
- Equals
- $31,550
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.6 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 | $78,460 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $76,640 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $71,720 |
| 15. Sweden estimate | $36,830 |
| 16. Australia | $31,550 |
| 17. Spain estimate | $30,120 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $138 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Cnc operatorA$116,400
- WelderA$84,980
- MetalworkerA$74,960
- Steel erectorA$107,200
- RiggerA$105,600
- Auto mechanicA$63,180
- Aircraft technicianA$95,460
- Machine oilerA$116,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metal worker make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$3,827 a month, A$45,920 a year.
Which country pays a metal worker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,200 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metal worker make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $62,200 a year against $31,550 in Australia, 2.0 times more.
Who makes more, a metal worker or a cnc operator?
A cnc operator: A$116,400 a year against A$45,920 for a metal worker, 2.5 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate