Trades & Services
Welder Salary in Australia
Welders join metal components using various welding processes including MIG, TIG and stick. Mining, oil & gas and construction drive strong Seek demand. FIFO welding roles in WA and QLD can push total earnings significantly above employed base rates.
AU Typical Range
$60k – $110k
AU Median
$78k
NZ Typical Range
NZD $56k – $100k
Salary by experience level
Trade Assistant / 1st Yr
Qualified Welder
Specialist (TIG/Coded)
Estimated take-home pay (AU median)
Based on $78k gross, ATO 2024–25 individual tax rates, 2% Medicare levy. No salary packaging, no HECS.
Annual
$60,623
Monthly
$5,052
Fortnightly
$2,332
Common employers on Seek
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What is the average Welder salary in Australia?
The average Welder salary in Australia is around $78k per year, with a typical Seek range of $60k – $110k. Pay varies by experience, location, and employer size.
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What does a Welder take home after tax in Australia?
At the median salary of $78k, take-home pay is approximately $60,623 per year ($5,052 per month) after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy, based on ATO 2024–25 rates. This estimate excludes salary packaging and HECS repayments.