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
submitted on 19 Feb 2026
$140K/yr
$140K • $0
Construction Worker
1-3 Years
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 30 July 2025
$70K/yr
$70K • $0
Construction Worker
7-9 Years
$74K - $86K/yr
Castle Hill
submitted on 1 July 2025
$74K - $86K/yr
Construction Worker
4-6 Years
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Brisbane
submitted on 1 June 2025
$61K/yr
$61K • $0
Construction Worker
1-3 Years
$56K - $66K/yr
Sydney
submitted on 24 May 2025
$56K - $66K/yr
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Construction Worker
10-14 Years
$144K/yr
$144K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 9 Feb 2025
$144K/yr
$144K • $0
Construction Worker
15+ Years
$157K/yr
$157K • $0
Springvale
submitted on 20 Nov 2024
$157K/yr
$157K • $0
Construction Worker
4-6 Years
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
Sydney
submitted on 13 Sept 2024
$76K/yr
$76K • $0
Construction Worker
1-3 Years
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Melbourne
submitted on 6 Aug 2024
$89K/yr
$89K • $0
Construction Worker
1-3 Years
$134K/yr
$134K • $0
Brisbane
submitted on 1 June 2024
$134K/yr
$134K • $0
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Frequently asked questions about Construction Worker salaries
How much does a Construction Worker in Australia make?
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.
What is the highest salary for a Construction Worker in Australia?
The highest salary for a Construction Worker in Australia is $32 per year, $3 per month or $0 per hour.
What is the lowest salary for a Construction Worker in Australia?
The lowest salary for a Construction Worker in Australia is $28 per year, $2 per month or $0 per hour.


