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Automotive Technician 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 to 7 years | A$60k | A$75 to 100k | A$140k |
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Automotive Technician · Sydney, Australia · 3 to 7 years
Core range A$75 to 100k a year
A$60k
Low outlier: qualified technicians, light supervision, limited certifications
A$75 to 100k
Core range, where most offers land
A$140k
High outlier: lead techs, mobile service, high overtime
City context
Sydney pays a metro premium versus national averages; higher living costs and dense service market.
Australian Bureau of Statistics - Employee Earnings and Hours 2023
Employer-type premium
Franchises and OEM service centres typically pay above independent garages.
Hays Salary Guide 2024
Skill premium
Diagnostics, electronic systems and EV skills command a noticeable pay premium.
Hays Salary Guide 2024
Typical annual increase
Typical pay rises 3 to 5% annually for skilled trades.
Australian Government Job Outlook 2024
Sources: Hays Salary Guide (2024); Australian Bureau of Statistics - Employee Earnings and Hours (2023); Australian Government Job Outlook (2024). 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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