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Automotive Average Salaries in Melbourne 2026

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


Average Yearly Salary
79,100 AUD
( 6,590 AUD monthly)

LOW
31,500
AUD AVERAGE
79,100
AUD HIGH
197,000
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 Melbourne typically earns around 79,100 AUD. Salaries range from 31,500 AUD (lowest average) to 197,000 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 Melbourne 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 Manager106,000 AUD
Alignment Technician36,200 AUD
Auto Damage Adjuster41,700 AUD
Auto Detailer40,600 AUD
Auto Parts Manager129,000 AUD
Automotive Assembler39,000 AUD
Automotive Assembly Manager119,000 AUD
Automotive Assembly Operator38,600 AUD
Automotive Body Repairer36,600 AUD
Automotive Branch Manager152,000 AUD
Automotive Central Planner55,800 AUD
Automotive Electrician46,100 AUD
Automotive Engineering Technician52,700 AUD
Automotive Estimating Manager95,200 AUD
Automotive Estimator82,400 AUD
Automotive General Manager192,000 AUD
Automotive Inventory Officer35,400 AUD
Automotive Machine Learning Engineer104,000 AUD
Automotive Manager173,000 AUD
Automotive Master Mechanic55,100 AUD
Automotive Parts Supplier57,700 AUD
Automotive Project Engineer70,800 AUD
Automotive Project Manager128,000 AUD
Automotive Purchase Manager137,000 AUD
Automotive Sales75,000 AUD
Automotive Service Technician36,800 AUD
Automotive Technician37,700 AUD
Automotive Technician37,700 AUD
Automotive Test Engineer65,000 AUD
Automotive Warranty Administrator66,100 AUD
Automotive Warranty Clerk42,800 AUD
Autonomous / Driverless Vehicle Engineer111,000 AUD
Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Manager128,000 AUD
Autonomous Vehicle Technician63,700 AUD
Car Parts and Accessories Fitter34,100 AUD
Car Salesman77,700 AUD
Charging Infrastructure Specialist134,000 AUD
Clean-Car Engineer94,900 AUD
Connected Car App Developer99,400 AUD
Connected Car Engineer103,000 AUD
Damage Appraiser54,600 AUD
Diesel Engine Specialist50,600 AUD
Electric Vehicle Battery Technician45,200 AUD
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Specialist88,100 AUD
Electric Vehicle Charging Network Analyst103,000 AUD
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Manager93,300 AUD
Electric Vehicle Engineer111,000 AUD
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Manager135,000 AUD
Electric Vehicle Sales Consultant99,300 AUD
Electric Vehicle Technician61,100 AUD
Infotainment System Developer106,000 AUD
Job Card Opener34,800 AUD
Light Detection and Ranging Engineer99,300 AUD
Lube Technician28,900 AUD
Master File Maintenance51,000 AUD
Materials Planner56,600 AUD
Mechanic39,500 AUD
Motor Vehicle Inspector57,500 AUD
Motorcycle Mechanic41,500 AUD
Self-driving Car Tester73,900 AUD
Service Advisor71,000 AUD
Service Manager114,000 AUD
Smart Mobility Engineer94,500 AUD
Stock Controller49,600 AUD
Technical Advisor70,600 AUD
Telematics Analyst87,800 AUD
Telematics Specialist86,700 AUD
Telematics Technician64,800 AUD
Tire Retreader34,200 AUD
Used Car Manager98,500 AUD
Vehicle Body Maker45,000 AUD
Vehicle Connectivity Engineer91,500 AUD
Vehicle Examiner49,700 AUD
Vehicle Painter33,300 AUD
Vehicle Trimmer36,800 AUD
Vehicle User Experience Designer106,000 AUD
Welder32,500 AUD

Automotive Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Melbourne

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 Melbourne range from 31,500 AUD (starting average salary) to 197,000 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 73,400 AUD, implying that half of the workforce in Melbourne 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 Melbourne earn less than 57,300 AUD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 92,700 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 Melbourne. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 45,600 AUD to 82,600 AUD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 45,600 AUD mark, while 10% ranged from 82,600 AUD to 99,500 AUD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 99,500 AUD or higher.