How much does a metalworker make in Australia?
A$74,960a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$6,247 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$5,016
- Equals
- $51,510
- 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 | $82,130 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $80,230 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $75,080 |
| 7. Norway estimate | $54,860 |
| 8. Australia | $51,510 |
| 9. Germany | $51,430 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $145 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- WelderA$84,980
- Steel erectorA$107,200
- RiggerA$105,600
- Metal workerA$45,920
- Cnc operatorA$116,400
- Auto mechanicA$63,180
- Aircraft technicianA$95,460
- Machine oilerA$116,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does a metalworker make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$6,247 a month, A$74,960 a year.
Which country pays a metalworker the most?
United States, with a median of $62,970 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a metalworker make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $62,970 a year against $51,510 in Australia, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a metalworker or a welder?
A welder: A$84,980 a year against A$74,960 for a metalworker, 1.1 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate