Electrician
Commercial · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 55k to 70k
≈ AUD 51k to 64k
Australia
AUD 74k to 98k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 80k to 107k
Uplift
+AUD 23 to 34k
+46% to +52%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Salary comparison
What you earn in New Zealand.
What you'd earn in Australia.
Real ranges for the trades and roles we place across the Tasman. Updated quarterly. Sourced from live Australian job briefs and public NZ market data.
Live FX·Updated Q2 2026·Indicative ranges·Pre-tax base salary
1 NZD = 0.9200 AUD·1 AUD = 1.0870 NZD·Cached fallback · 2026-Q2 fallback (cached)
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Electrician
Commercial · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 70k to 90k
≈ AUD 64k to 83k
Australia
AUD 95k to 125k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 103k to 136k
Uplift
+AUD 31 to 42k
+48% to +51%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Electrician
Commercial · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 85k to 110k
≈ AUD 78k to 101k
Australia
AUD 116k to 153k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 126k to 166k
Uplift
+AUD 38 to 52k
+48% to +51%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Electrician
Industrial / mining · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 62k to 82k
≈ AUD 57k to 75k
Australia
AUD 101k to 137k
Pilbara/FIFO · ≈ NZD 110k to 149k
Uplift
+AUD 44 to 62k
+77% to +82%
+40% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Electrician
Industrial / mining · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 80k to 105k
≈ AUD 74k to 97k
Australia
AUD 130k to 175k
Pilbara/FIFO · ≈ NZD 141k to 190k
Uplift
+AUD 56 to 78k
+77% to +81%
+40% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Electrician
Industrial / mining · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 98k to 128k
≈ AUD 90k to 118k
Australia
AUD 159k to 214k
Pilbara/FIFO · ≈ NZD 173k to 233k
Uplift
+AUD 69 to 96k
+76% to +82%
+40% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Diesel fitter
Heavy mobile plant · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 59k to 74k
≈ AUD 54k to 68k
Australia
AUD 86k to 113k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 93k to 123k
Uplift
+AUD 32 to 45k
+58% to +66%
+35% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Diesel fitter
Heavy mobile plant · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 75k to 95k
≈ AUD 69k to 87k
Australia
AUD 110k to 145k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 120k to 158k
Uplift
+AUD 41 to 58k
+59% to +66%
+35% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Diesel fitter
Heavy mobile plant · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 92k to 116k
≈ AUD 85k to 107k
Australia
AUD 134k to 177k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 146k to 192k
Uplift
+AUD 49 to 70k
+58% to +66%
+35% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Diesel fitter
Mining services · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 62k to 78k
≈ AUD 57k to 72k
Australia
AUD 109k to 144k
Pilbara/FIFO · ≈ NZD 118k to 157k
Uplift
+AUD 52 to 72k
+91% to +101%
+45% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Diesel fitter
Mining services · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 80k to 100k
≈ AUD 74k to 92k
Australia
AUD 140k to 185k
Pilbara/FIFO · ≈ NZD 152k to 201k
Uplift
+AUD 66 to 93k
+90% to +101%
+45% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Diesel fitter
Mining services · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 98k to 122k
≈ AUD 90k to 112k
Australia
AUD 171k to 226k
Pilbara/FIFO · ≈ NZD 186k to 246k
Uplift
+AUD 81 to 114k
+90% to +101%
+45% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Boilermaker
Structural · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 56k to 72k
≈ AUD 52k to 66k
Australia
AUD 82k to 105k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 89k to 114k
Uplift
+AUD 30 to 39k
+59% to +59%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Boilermaker
Structural · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 72k to 92k
≈ AUD 66k to 85k
Australia
AUD 105k to 135k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 114k to 147k
Uplift
+AUD 39 to 50k
+59% to +59%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Boilermaker
Structural · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 88k to 112k
≈ AUD 81k to 103k
Australia
AUD 128k to 165k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 139k to 179k
Uplift
+AUD 47 to 62k
+58% to +60%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Boilermaker
Coded pressure · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 66k to 86k
≈ AUD 61k to 79k
Australia
AUD 101k to 133k
Regional QLD · ≈ NZD 110k to 145k
Uplift
+AUD 40 to 54k
+66% to +68%
+30% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Boilermaker
Coded pressure · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 85k to 110k
≈ AUD 78k to 101k
Australia
AUD 130k to 170k
Regional QLD · ≈ NZD 141k to 185k
Uplift
+AUD 52 to 69k
+66% to +68%
+30% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Boilermaker
Coded pressure · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 104k to 134k
≈ AUD 96k to 123k
Australia
AUD 159k to 207k
Regional QLD · ≈ NZD 173k to 225k
Uplift
+AUD 63 to 84k
+66% to +68%
+30% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Mechanical fitter
Heavy industry · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 55k to 72k
≈ AUD 51k to 66k
Australia
AUD 82k to 109k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 89k to 118k
Uplift
+AUD 31 to 43k
+62% to +65%
+30% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Mechanical fitter
Heavy industry · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 70k to 92k
≈ AUD 64k to 85k
Australia
AUD 105k to 140k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 114k to 152k
Uplift
+AUD 41 to 55k
+63% to +65%
+30% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Mechanical fitter
Heavy industry · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 85k to 112k
≈ AUD 78k to 103k
Australia
AUD 128k to 171k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 139k to 186k
Uplift
+AUD 50 to 68k
+64% to +66%
+30% FIFO premium availableSource: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Civil plant operator
Multi-ticket · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 53k to 69k
≈ AUD 49k to 63k
Australia
AUD 78k to 101k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 85k to 110k
Uplift
+AUD 29 to 38k
+60% to +59%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Civil plant operator
Multi-ticket · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 68k to 88k
≈ AUD 63k to 81k
Australia
AUD 100k to 130k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 109k to 141k
Uplift
+AUD 37 to 49k
+60% to +61%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Civil plant operator
Multi-ticket · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 83k to 107k
≈ AUD 76k to 98k
Australia
AUD 122k to 159k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 133k to 173k
Uplift
+AUD 46 to 61k
+60% to +62%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Maintenance tech
Manufacturing · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 56k to 70k
≈ AUD 52k to 64k
Australia
AUD 78k to 101k
Melbourne · ≈ NZD 85k to 110k
Uplift
+AUD 26 to 37k
+51% to +57%
Source: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Maintenance tech
Manufacturing · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 72k to 90k
≈ AUD 66k to 83k
Australia
AUD 100k to 130k
Melbourne · ≈ NZD 109k to 141k
Uplift
+AUD 34 to 47k
+51% to +57%
Source: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Maintenance tech
Manufacturing · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 88k to 110k
≈ AUD 81k to 101k
Australia
AUD 122k to 159k
Melbourne · ≈ NZD 133k to 173k
Uplift
+AUD 41 to 58k
+51% to +57%
Source: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
HVAC technician
Commercial · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 55k to 70k
≈ AUD 51k to 64k
Australia
AUD 78k to 101k
Sydney · ≈ NZD 85k to 110k
Uplift
+AUD 27 to 37k
+54% to +57%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
HVAC technician
Commercial · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 70k to 90k
≈ AUD 64k to 83k
Australia
AUD 100k to 130k
Sydney · ≈ NZD 109k to 141k
Uplift
+AUD 36 to 47k
+55% to +57%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
HVAC technician
Commercial · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 85k to 110k
≈ AUD 78k to 101k
Australia
AUD 122k to 159k
Sydney · ≈ NZD 133k to 173k
Uplift
+AUD 44 to 58k
+56% to +57%
Source: PP live briefs + Hays NZ 2025 · 2026-Q2
Site supervisor
Civil infrastructure · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 74k to 98k
≈ AUD 68k to 90k
Australia
AUD 109k to 144k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 118k to 157k
Uplift
+AUD 41 to 54k
+60% to +60%
Source: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Site supervisor
Civil infrastructure · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 95k to 125k
≈ AUD 87k to 115k
Australia
AUD 140k to 185k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 152k to 201k
Uplift
+AUD 53 to 70k
+60% to +61%
Source: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Site supervisor
Civil infrastructure · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 116k to 153k
≈ AUD 107k to 141k
Australia
AUD 171k to 226k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 186k to 246k
Uplift
+AUD 64 to 85k
+60% to +61%
Source: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Site supervisor
Construction · Junior (1 to 3 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 74k to 101k
≈ AUD 68k to 93k
Australia
AUD 113k to 152k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 123k to 165k
Uplift
+AUD 45 to 59k
+66% to +64%
Source: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Site supervisor
Construction · Mid (3 to 7 yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 95k to 130k
≈ AUD 87k to 120k
Australia
AUD 145k to 195k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 158k to 212k
Uplift
+AUD 58 to 75k
+66% to +63%
Source: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Site supervisor
Construction · Senior (7+ yrs)
New Zealand
NZD 116k to 159k
≈ AUD 107k to 146k
Australia
AUD 177k to 238k
SEQ residential · ≈ NZD 192k to 259k
Uplift
+AUD 70 to 92k
+66% to +63%
Source: PP live briefs Q2 2026 · 2026-Q2
Reading the numbers
Three things to understand before you compare.
1. These are base salary ranges, before tax.
Australian income tax brackets differ from New Zealand's. The tax-free threshold is higher in NZ, but AU has lower marginal rates at trade-level incomes. Net take-home is closer than the gross suggests . But still substantially higher in AU.
2. FIFO and site allowances sit on top.
Heavy mobile plant, mining services and Pilbara FIFO roles routinely add 25 to 50% on top of the base figure shown. Always ask.
3. Region matters.
Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast (SEQ) figures are different from Sydney/Melbourne, which are different again from the Pilbara or Bowen Basin. We show SEQ as the default because it's the lane we focus on.
Beyond the base
What else changes when you cross the Tasman.
Tool of trade / vehicle
Most AU permanent trade roles include a ute, fuel and tolls.
Superannuation
AU employers contribute 11.5% on top of base. Not in the figure shown.
Site allowances
Site-based and FIFO roles add per-day allowances that compound across a roster.
Relocation
Many employers cover flights and the first month's accommodation. Always negotiable.
These aren't averages. They're the rates we're filling right now.
Get on the bench and we'll match you to the roles paying at the top of these ranges.
Methodology: AU figures are sourced from live Placed Partners job briefs over the trailing 90 days, cross-checked against Hays Trades Salary Guide, SEEK Salary Tool and ANZSCO data. NZ figures cross-check against Trade Me Jobs, Hays NZ Salary Guide and Stats NZ LEED. FX rate refreshed live from exchangerate.host (6-hour cache, falls back to last known rate if unavailable). Ranges are indicative. Actual offers depend on the employer, the site, the roster, and your ticket portfolio. Last full review: Q2 2026.