Construction Worker Salaries

Construction Worker salaries in Australia

Base pay
$28 - $32/hr
$30/hrAverage base pay
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50 salaries

Job title | Years of Experience
Total Pay
Location
Date submitted
Job title | Years of Experience
Location
Date submitted
Total Pay
Base Additional pay
Construction Worker
15+ Years
$140K/yr
$140K • $0
Ballarat
$140K/yr
$140K • $0
Construction Worker
1-3 Years
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
Melbourne
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
Construction Worker
7-9 Years
$74K - $86K/yr
Castle Hill
$74K - $86K/yr
Construction Worker
4-6 Years
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Brisbane
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Construction Worker
1-3 Years
$56K - $66K/yr
Sydney
$56K - $66K/yr
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Construction Worker
10-14 Years
$144K/yr
$144K • $0
Sydney
$144K/yr
$144K • $0
Construction Worker
15+ Years
$157K/yr
$157K • $0
Springvale
$157K/yr
$157K • $0
Construction Worker
4-6 Years
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
Sydney
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
Construction Worker
1-3 Years
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Melbourne
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Construction Worker
1-3 Years
$134K/yr
$134K • $0
Brisbane
$134K/yr
$134K • $0

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Frequently asked questions about Construction Worker salaries

The average salary for a Construction Worker is $30 per year or $0 per hour in Australia, which is in line with the national average. Top earners have reported making up to $41 (90th percentile). However, the typical pay range in Australia is between $28 (25th percentile) and $32 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 1746 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Construction Worker employees in Australia as of June 2026.
The highest salary for a Construction Worker in Australia is $32 per year, $3 per month or $0 per hour.
The lowest salary for a Construction Worker in Australia is $28 per year, $2 per month or $0 per hour.