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Quick Answer: How Much Do Carpenters Earn in Australia? In 2026, a first-year apprentice carpenter earns around $11-13/hr ($22-26k/yr). A newly qualified chippy earns $30-36/hr ($62-75k/yr). An experienced carpenter with 5-10 years on the tools earns $36-48/hr ($75-100k/yr). Self-employed sub-contract chippies quote $70-110/hr and pull $90-160k/yr revenue. Builder business owners with a small team regularly […]

Quick Answer: Electrician Pay in Australia (2026) Here’s what sparkies actually earn in Australia right now: 1st year apprentice electrician: $11-$13/hr (~$23,000-$27,000/yr) 4th year apprentice electrician: $20-$23/hr (~$42,000-$48,000/yr) Newly qualified electrician: $32-$38/hr (~$66,000-$79,000/yr) Experienced electrician (5-10 yrs): $38-$50/hr (~$79,000-$104,000/yr) Self-employed sparky: $80-$130/hr quoted, $110,000-$180,000/yr revenue (before overheads) Master electrician / business owner: $200,000+ achievable with […]

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