How much does a welder make in Australia?
A$84,980a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$7,082 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$5,583
- Equals
- $58,390
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.1 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 | $79,970 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $78,120 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $73,110 |
| 4. Australia | $58,390 |
| 5. Denmark estimate | $57,880 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $141 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- MetalworkerA$74,960
- 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 welder make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$7,082 a month, A$84,980 a year.
Which country pays a welder the most?
Australia, with a median of $58,390 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a welder make more in Australia or in United States?
In Australia: $58,390 a year against $53,340 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a welder or a metalworker?
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