How much does a rigger make in Australia?
A$105,600a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$8,803 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$6,754
- Equals
- $72,580
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.4 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 | $90,070 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $87,990 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $82,340 |
| 4. Australia | $72,580 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $65,190 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $159 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- WelderA$84,980
- MetalworkerA$74,960
- Steel erectorA$107,200
- 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 rigger make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$8,803 a month, A$105,600 a year.
Which country pays a rigger the most?
Iceland, with a median of $90,070 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a rigger make more in Australia or in United States?
In Australia: $72,580 a year against $62,640 in United States, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a rigger or a welder?
A rigger: A$105,600 a year against A$84,980 for a welder, 1.2 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate