Median salary
$79,663
ANZSCO 3212 · Automotive and engineering trades workers
Motor mechanic salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian motor mechanic is $79,663 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $63,383 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$63,383
Fortnightly
$2,438
Tax returns
110,744
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 3212, based on 110,744 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $78,351 | $79,663 | $82,363 |
| Average (mean) | $87,795 | $86,527 | $91,990 |
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 $motor mechanic salary
| Gross salary (median) | $79,663 |
| Income tax | −$14,687 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$1,593 |
| Take-home pay | $63,383 |
| + Employer super | $9,560 |
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Related occupations · Automotive and engineering trades workers
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Structural steel or welding trades worker | 74,758 | $82,253 |
| Metal fitter or machinist | 63,182 | $103,132 |
| Automotive electrician | 14,069 | $98,243 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a motor mechanic earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian motor mechanic in 2022-23 was $79,663, based on 110,744 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $86,527; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical motor mechanic.
What is a motor mechanic salary after tax?
On the median $79,663 salary for a motor mechanic, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $63,383 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $2,438 per fortnight or $1,219 per week.
How much tax does a motor mechanic pay?
On the median $79,663 salary, a motor mechanic in FY2025-26 pays about $16,280 in total tax — $14,687 income tax plus $1,593 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 20.4%.
How many people work as a motor mechanic in Australia?
110,744 Australians lodged a tax return as a motor mechanic in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 3212 on their return.
What is the average vs median motor mechanic salary?
Average (mean): $86,527. Median: $79,663. 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 motor mechanic 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).