Median salary
$103,938
ANZSCO 3411 · Electrotechnology and telecommunications trades workers
Electrician salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian electrician is $103,938 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $79,890 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$79,890
Fortnightly
$3,073
Tax returns
81,452
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 3411, based on 81,452 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $104,859 | $103,938 | $110,267 |
| Average (mean) | $111,035 | $107,365 | $116,457 |
Taxable income = gross income minus allowable deductions. Salary / wages = PAYG-reported income only. Total income = all sources including investment, business, etc.
Take-home pay on the median $electrician salary
| Gross salary (median) | $103,938 |
| Income tax | −$21,969 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$2,079 |
| Take-home pay | $79,890 |
| + Employer super | $12,473 |
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Related occupations · Electrotechnology and telecommunications trades workers
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Electronic equipment trades worker | 27,674 | $80,830 |
| Air conditioning and refrigeration mechanic | 17,044 | $89,981 |
| Telecommunications technician | 13,655 | $81,236 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a electrician earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian electrician in 2022-23 was $103,938, based on 81,452 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $107,365; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical electrician.
What is a electrician salary after tax?
On the median $103,938 salary for a electrician, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $79,890 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $3,073 per fortnight or $1,536 per week.
How much tax does a electrician pay?
On the median $103,938 salary, a electrician in FY2025-26 pays about $24,048 in total tax — $21,969 income tax plus $2,079 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 23.1%.
How many people work as a electrician in Australia?
81,452 Australians lodged a tax return as a electrician in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 3411 on their return.
What is the average vs median electrician salary?
Average (mean): $107,365. Median: $103,938. The median is usually lower because a small number of very high earners pull the average up. For a realistic picture of what a typical electrician earns, use the median.
Data sources
Salary data: Australian Taxation Office — Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence.
Take-home pay calculated at paycalculator.page using ATO-published FY2025-26 brackets, 2% Medicare levy, and default settings (Australian resident, private hospital cover, tax-free threshold claimed).