How much does a steel erector make in Australia?
A$107,200a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$8,932 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$6,842
- Equals
- $73,650
- 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 | $85,150 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $83,180 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,840 |
| 4. Australia | $73,650 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $61,630 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $150 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- WelderA$84,980
- MetalworkerA$74,960
- 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 steel erector make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$8,932 a month, A$107,200 a year.
Which country pays a steel erector the most?
Australia, with a median of $73,650 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a steel erector make more in Australia or in United States?
In Australia: $73,650 a year against $57,930 in United States, 1.3 times more.
Who makes more, a steel erector or a welder?
A steel erector: A$107,200 a year against A$84,980 for a welder, 1.3 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate