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Arc Welder salary in Sydney, 2026
Core range A$75 to 100k a year at 3 to 7 years; A$60k to A$140k across the published market. Estimate built between published anchors, labelled and reviewed.
| Experience | Low outlier | Core range | High outlier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 to 2 years | A$48k | A$53 to 70k | A$90k |
| 3 to 7 years | A$60k | A$75 to 100k | A$140k |
| 8 to 15 years | A$80k | A$100 to 150k | A$220k |
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Arc Welder · Sydney, Australia · 3 to 7 years
Core range A$75 to 100k a year
A$60k
Low outlier: less qualified, regional or casual roles
A$75 to 100k
Core range, where most offers land
A$140k
High outlier: pipeline, shipyard or remote site premiums
City premium
Sydney trades generally pay above regional NSW, reflecting higher living costs and demand.
ABS Average Weekly Earnings 2023
Employer-type premium
Large infrastructure, oil gas and shipyards pay materially more than small fabricators.
Hays Salary Guide Australia 2024
Skill and certification premium
Qualifications, welding codes and high risk tickets drive substantial pay uplifts.
Job Outlook Welders profile 2024
Typical annual increase
Base increases typically 2 to 4% annually; enterprise agreements can be higher.
ABS Wage Price Index 2023
Sources: ABS Average Weekly Earnings (cat. no. 6302.0) (2023); Hays Salary Guide Australia (2024); Job Outlook - Welders (National Skills Commission) (2024); ABS Wage Price Index (2023). This range is interpolated between the published survey rows either side of it and reviewed before it is promoted to verified; a figure outside the published market is never shown. Ask inside the core; use the outliers to spot a low offer or a real niche premium.
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