How much does an upholsterer make in Australia?
A$54,740a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$4,562 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$3,885
- Equals
- $37,610
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.7 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 | $66,870 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $65,320 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $61,130 |
| 8. Ireland estimate | $40,770 |
| 9. Australia | $37,610 |
| 10. United Kingdom | $37,360 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $118 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- TailorA$27,880
- Fabric cutterA$27,880
- ButcherA$67,410
- Pastry cookA$53,900
- Coffee tasterA$60,570
- CabinetmakerA$61,270
- WoodworkerA$55,510
- BlasterA$137,400
Frequently asked questions
How much does an upholsterer make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$4,562 a month, A$54,740 a year.
Which country pays an upholsterer the most?
United States, with a median of $46,340 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does an upholsterer make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $46,340 a year against $37,610 in Australia, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, an upholsterer or a tailor?
An upholsterer: A$54,740 a year against A$27,880 for a tailor, 2.0 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate