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Automotive Average Salaries in Australia 2024

How much money does a person working in Automotive make in Australia?


Average Yearly Salary
67,900 AUD
( 5,660 AUD monthly)

LOW
27,000
AUD
AVERAGE
67,900
AUD
HIGH
169,000
AUD
All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

A person working in Automotive in Australia typically earns around 67,900 AUD. Salaries range from 27,000 AUD (lowest average) to 169,000 AUD (highest average, actual maximum salary is higher).


Salary Variance

The provided figure represents the median compensation that encompasses housing, transportation, and other perks. The salaries within the Automotive domain in Australia exhibit significant discrepancies across various professions. In case you seek information about the remuneration of a specific position, please refer to the salaries listed below for respective job titles.

Salaries for specific jobs

Job TitleAverage Salary
Automotive
After Sales Automotive Manager98,000 AUD
Alignment Technician31,100 AUD
Auto Damage Adjuster37,600 AUD
Auto Detailer37,600 AUD
Auto Parts Manager122,000 AUD
Automotive Assembler34,400 AUD
Automotive Assembly Manager113,000 AUD
Automotive Assembly Operator34,800 AUD
Automotive Body Repairer33,900 AUD
Automotive Branch Manager145,000 AUD
Automotive Central Planner51,600 AUD
Automotive Electrician41,600 AUD
Automotive Engineering Technician50,100 AUD
Automotive Estimating Manager95,000 AUD
Automotive Estimator72,600 AUD
Automotive General Manager173,000 AUD
Automotive Inventory Officer32,800 AUD
Automotive Machine Learning Engineer91,800 AUD
Automotive Manager156,000 AUD
Automotive Master Mechanic53,600 AUD
Automotive Parts Supplier53,400 AUD
Automotive Project Engineer64,000 AUD
Automotive Project Manager119,000 AUD
Automotive Purchase Manager133,000 AUD
Automotive Sales71,200 AUD
Automotive Service Technician36,700 AUD
Automotive Technician35,700 AUD
Automotive Technician34,000 AUD
Automotive Test Engineer58,700 AUD
Automotive Warranty Administrator58,200 AUD
Automotive Warranty Clerk38,600 AUD
Autonomous / Driverless Vehicle Engineer99,900 AUD
Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Manager122,000 AUD
Autonomous Vehicle Technician62,000 AUD
Car Parts and Accessories Fitter33,200 AUD
Car Salesman70,200 AUD
Charging Infrastructure Specialist130,000 AUD
Clean-Car Engineer90,100 AUD
Connected Car App Developer92,000 AUD
Connected Car Engineer97,900 AUD
Damage Appraiser51,900 AUD
Diesel Engine Specialist50,500 AUD
Electric Vehicle Battery Technician45,100 AUD
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Specialist81,600 AUD
Electric Vehicle Charging Network Analyst88,600 AUD
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Manager82,200 AUD
Electric Vehicle Engineer100,000 AUD
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Manager125,000 AUD
Electric Vehicle Sales Consultant94,300 AUD
Electric Vehicle Technician59,400 AUD
Infotainment System Developer98,500 AUD
Job Card Opener31,400 AUD
Light Detection and Ranging Engineer91,900 AUD
Lube Technician26,800 AUD
Master File Maintenance47,200 AUD
Materials Planner52,400 AUD
Mechanic33,900 AUD
Motor Vehicle Inspector52,000 AUD
Motorcycle Mechanic38,400 AUD
Self-driving Car Tester72,000 AUD
Service Advisor64,100 AUD
Service Manager106,000 AUD
Smart Mobility Engineer87,500 AUD
Stock Controller47,000 AUD
Technical Advisor65,300 AUD
Telematics Analyst79,300 AUD
Telematics Specialist80,300 AUD
Telematics Technician61,400 AUD
Tire Retreader33,300 AUD
Used Car Manager98,300 AUD
Vehicle Body Maker41,700 AUD
Vehicle Connectivity Engineer84,700 AUD
Vehicle Examiner47,200 AUD
Vehicle Painter28,600 AUD
Vehicle Trimmer32,400 AUD
Vehicle User Experience Designer101,000 AUD
Welder29,400 AUD


Automotive Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Australia

Median and salary distribution Australia Automotive yearly
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Salary Structure and Pay Scale Comparison

5% of people earn
82,900 AUD or more
10% of people earn
68,900 to 82,900 AUD
20% of people earn
38,000 AUD or less
65% of people earn
38,000 to 68,900 AUD
Minimum Salary
27,000 AUD
Median
61,200 AUD
Maximum
169,000 AUD




Median Salary, maximum and minimum salary, minimum wage, starting salary, and the salary range

All salary figures displayed here are per year except when noted otherwise.
  • Salary Range, Minimum Wage, and Starting Salary

    Salaries in Automotive in Australia range from 27,000 AUD (starting average salary) to 169,000 AUD (maximum average salary, actual maximum is higher). To clarify, the number presented is not the legally mandated minimum wage. Rather, it represents the lowest figure reported in a salary survey that involved thousands of participants and professionals from across the entire country.

  • Median Salary

    The median income in the field of Automotive is 61,200 AUD, implying that half of the workforce in Australia earns less than this figure, and the other half earns more. It represents the central value of salaries. As a rule of thumb, you would prefer to be part of the group earning above the median wage, situated on the right-hand side of the salary distribution chart.

  • Percentiles and Salary Scale

    Two values that are highly correlated with the median are the 25th and 75th percentiles. By examining the salary distribution diagram, it is possible to determine that 25% of individuals employed in Automotive in Australia earn less than 47,800 AUD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 77,200 AUD, while 25% earn more than that.

  • Pay Scale Structure

    Data was regrouped into brackets to provide a better understanding of what salaries can be expected. This approach was deemed more accurate than relying solely on the average salary, as it offers greater insights into the distribution of salaries in the field of Automotive in Australia. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 38,000 AUD to 68,900 AUD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 38,000 AUD mark, while 10% ranged from 68,900 AUD to 82,900 AUD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 82,900 AUD or higher.

Salary Comparison by Years of Experience

How does a person's salary progress over time?

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The experience level is the most important factor in determining the salary. Naturally, the more years of experience the higher the wage.

Generally speaking, employees in Automotive in Australia having experience from two to five years earn on average 32% more than freshers and juniors across all industries and disciplines.

Professionals with experience of more than five years tend to earn on average 36% more than those with five years or less of work experience.

As you hit the ten years mark, the salary increases by 21% and an additional 14% for those who have crossed the 15 years mark.

Those figures are presented as guidelines only. The numbers become more significant if you consider one job title at a time.


Change in salary based on experience varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of many different jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.
On average, a person's salary doubles their starting salary by the time they cross the 10 years* experience mark.
* Based on the average change in salary over time. Salary variations differ from person to person.


Salary Comparison By Education

How does the education level affect your salary?

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Change in salary based on education varies drastically from one location to another and depends hugely on the career field as well. The data displayed here is the combined average of multiple jobs. To view accurate figures, choose a specific job title.

It is well known that higher education equals a bigger salary, but how much more money can a degree add to your income?

We compared the salaries of professionals at the same level but with different college degree levels across many jobs in Automotive in Australia, below are our findings.

Workers with a certificate or diploma earn on average 17% more than their peers who only reached the high school level.

Employees who earned a Bachelor's Degree earn 24% more than those who only managed to attain a certificate or diploma.

Professionals who attained a Master's Degree are awarded salaries that are 29% more than those with a Bachelor's Degree.

Finally, PhD holders earn 23% more than Master's Degree holders on average while doing the same job.


Is a Master's degree or an MBA worth it? Should you pursue higher education?

A Master's degree program or any post-graduate program in Australia costs anywhere from 38,000 AUD to 114,000 AUD and lasts approximately two years. That is quite an investment.

Employees can't expect any salary increases during the study period, assuming they already have a job. In most cases, a salary review is conducted once education is completed and the degree has been attained.

Many people pursue higher education as a tactic to switch to a higher-paying job. The numbers seem to support this tactic. The average increase in compensation while changing jobs is approximately 10% more than the customary salary increment.

The decision really depends on the situation and experience among many other factors. Putting all variables aside, if a person can afford the costs of higher education then the return on investment is definitely worth it. Degree costs can be recovered roughly in a year or so.



Salary and Compensation Comparison By Gender / Automotive / Australia

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Though gender should not have an effect on pay, in reality, it does. So who gets paid more: men or women? In the field of Automotive in Australia, the average difference between the salary of male and female employees is 6%.

Male
70,000 AUD
Female-6%
65,900 AUD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Comparison By Gender in Australia for all Careers

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Average Annual Salary Increment Percentage / Automotive / Australia

How much are annual salary increments in Australia for individuals working in Automotive? How often do employees get salary raises?

Professionals working in Automotive in Australia are likely to observe a salary increase of approximately 8% every 15 months. The national average annual increment for all professions combined is 8% granted to employees every 16 months.

Annual Salary Increment Rate Australia Automotive
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The figures provided here are averages of numbers. Those figures should be taken as general guidelines. Salary increments will vary from person to person and depend on many factors, but your performance and contribution to the success of the organization remain the most important factors in determining how much and how often you will be granted a raise.

Australia / All Professions

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The term Annual Salary Increase usually refers to the increase in 12 calendar month period, but because it is rare that people get their salaries reviewed exactly on the one-year mark, it is more meaningful to know the frequency and the rate at the time of the increase.

How to calculate the salary increment percentage?

The annual salary Increase in a calendar year (12 months) can be easily calculated as follows: Annual Salary Increase = Increase Rate x 12 / Increase Frequency

The average salary increase in one year (12 months) in Australia is 6%.

Worldwide Salary Raises: All Countries and All Jobs

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Salary Packages and Schemes

Not all compensation increases are reflected directly in the salary. Some companies offer upgraded packages to their staff instead of cash money. The figures displayed here account only for direct increments to the base salary.

Bonus and Incentive Rates / Automotive / Australia

How much and how often are bonuses being awarded?Annual Salary Bonus Rate Australia Automotive
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47% of surveyed staff in Automotive reported that they haven't received any bonuses or incentives in the previous year while 53% said that they received at least one form of monetary bonus.

Those who got bonuses reported rates ranging from 3% to 6% of their annual salary.

Received Bonus
53%
No Bonus
47%

Types of Bonuses Considered

Individual Performance-Based Bonuses

The most standard form of bonus, where the employee is awarded based on their exceptional performance.

Company Performance Bonuses

Occasionally, some companies like to celebrate excess earnings and profits with their staff collectively in the form of bonuses that are granted to everyone. The amount of the bonus will probably be different from person to person depending on their role within the organization.

Goal-Based Bonuses

Granted upon achieving an important goal or milestone.

Holiday / End of Year Bonuses

These types of bonuses are given without a reason and usually resemble an appreciation token.

Bonuses Are Not Commissions!

People tend to confuse bonuses with commissions. A commission is a prefixed rate at which someone gets paid for items sold or deals completed while a bonus is in most cases arbitrary and unplanned.


What makes a position worthy of good bonuses and a high salary?

The main two types of jobs

Revenue GeneratorsSupporting Cast

Employees that are directly involved in generating revenue or profit for the organization. Their field of expertise usually matches the type of business.

Employees that support and facilitate the work of revenue generators. Their expertise is usually different from that of the core business operations.

Example:
A graphics designer working for a graphics designing company.

Example:
A graphic designer in the marketing department of a hospital.


Revenue generators usually get more and higher bonuses, higher salaries, and more frequent salary increments. The reason is quite simple: it is easier to quantify your value to the company in monetary terms when you participate in revenue generation.

Try to work for companies where your skills can generate revenue. We can't all generate revenue and that's perfectly fine.

Bonus Comparison by Seniority Level

Top management personnel and senior employees naturally exhibit higher bonus rates and frequencies than juniors. This is very predictable due to the inherent responsibilities of being higher in the hierarchy. People in top positions can easily get double or triple bonus rates than employees down the pyramid.

Hourly Average Wage / Automotive / Australia


33 AUD per hour

The average hourly wage (pay per hour) in Automotive in Australia is 33 AUD.This is the rate they get paid for every worked hour.


Hourly Wage = Annual Salary / ( 52 x 5 x 8 )

About The Hourly Pay Rate

The hourly wage is the salary paid in one worked hour. Usually, jobs are classified into two categories: salaried jobs and hourly jobs. Salaried jobs pay a fixed amount regardless of the hours worked. Hourly jobs pay per worked hour. To convert salary into hourly wage the above formula is used (assuming 5 working days in a week and 8 working hours per day which is the standard for most jobs). The hourly wage calculation may differ slightly depending on the worked hours per week and the annual vacation allowance. The figures mentioned above are good approximations and are considered to be the standard. One major difference between salaried employees and hourly paid employees is overtime eligibility. Salaried employees are usually exempt from overtime as opposed to hourly paid staff.

What is the minimum hourly rate of pay?

The minimum pay rate per hour for people working in Automotive in Australia is 13 AUD. This is the minimum as per the gathered data in the salary survey not the minimum hourly rate mandated by law.

Salary Comparison By City

CityAverage Salary
Adelaide74,900 AUD
Brisbane77,700 AUD
Canberra-Queanbeyan72,200 AUD
Gold Coast-Tweed73,500 AUD
Gosford66,500 AUD
Melbourne79,100 AUD
Newcastle70,600 AUD
Perth76,300 AUD
Sunshine Coast69,400 AUD
Sydney80,500 AUD
Wollongong67,800 AUD

Government vs Private Sector Salary Comparison

Where can you get paid more, working in a private company or the government? The difference between the public or government sector salaries and the private sector salaries in Australia is 5% on average across all career fields.

Private Sector
89,000 AUD
Public Sector+5%
93,400 AUD
Percentage increase and decrease are relative to the previous value

Salary Statistics and Calculation Guide

What is considered to be a good and competitive salary in Automotive in Australia?

A good and competitive compensation would range anywhere between 61,200 AUD and 77,200 AUD. This is a very rough estimate. Experience and education play a very huge part in the final earnings.

Gross Salary (before tax) and Net Salary (after tax)

All salary and compensation figures displayed here are gross salary figures, that is the salary before tax deductions. Because taxes may differ across sectors and locations, it is difficult to accurately calculate the net salary after tax for every career.

Base / Basic Salary

The base salary for jobs in Automotive in Australia ranges from 27,000 AUD to 47,800 AUD. The base salary depends on many factors including experience and education. It is not easy to provide a figure with very little information, so take this range with a grain of salt.


What is the difference between the median and the average salary?

Both are indicators. If your salary is higher than both the average and the median then you are doing very well. If your salary is lower than both, then many people earn more than you and there is plenty of room for improvement. If your wage is between the average and the median, then things can be a bit complicated. We wrote a guide to explain all about the different scenarios. How to compare your salary


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