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Automotive Average Salaries in Sydney 2026

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


Average Yearly Salary
80,500 AUD
( 6,710 AUD monthly)

LOW
32,000
AUD AVERAGE
80,500
AUD HIGH
200,000
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 Sydney typically earns around 80,500 AUD. Salaries range from 32,000 AUD (lowest average) to 200,000 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 Sydney 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 Manager108,000 AUD
Alignment Technician36,800 AUD
Auto Damage Adjuster42,000 AUD
Auto Detailer38,900 AUD
Auto Parts Manager128,000 AUD
Automotive Assembler39,400 AUD
Automotive Assembly Manager116,000 AUD
Automotive Assembly Operator38,900 AUD
Automotive Body Repairer36,800 AUD
Automotive Branch Manager165,000 AUD
Automotive Central Planner54,300 AUD
Automotive Electrician46,800 AUD
Automotive Engineering Technician53,000 AUD
Automotive Estimating Manager96,200 AUD
Automotive Estimator83,800 AUD
Automotive General Manager195,000 AUD
Automotive Inventory Officer38,000 AUD
Automotive Machine Learning Engineer106,000 AUD
Automotive Manager184,000 AUD
Automotive Master Mechanic55,300 AUD
Automotive Parts Supplier58,500 AUD
Automotive Project Engineer68,600 AUD
Automotive Project Manager131,000 AUD
Automotive Purchase Manager147,000 AUD
Automotive Sales76,000 AUD
Automotive Service Technician36,900 AUD
Automotive Technician37,900 AUD
Automotive Technician39,800 AUD
Automotive Test Engineer68,200 AUD
Automotive Warranty Administrator65,600 AUD
Automotive Warranty Clerk42,400 AUD
Autonomous / Driverless Vehicle Engineer112,000 AUD
Autonomous Vehicle Fleet Manager130,000 AUD
Autonomous Vehicle Technician64,500 AUD
Car Parts and Accessories Fitter34,500 AUD
Car Salesman77,100 AUD
Charging Infrastructure Specialist141,000 AUD
Clean-Car Engineer95,400 AUD
Connected Car App Developer107,000 AUD
Connected Car Engineer111,000 AUD
Damage Appraiser57,200 AUD
Diesel Engine Specialist52,500 AUD
Electric Vehicle Battery Technician46,100 AUD
Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Specialist89,700 AUD
Electric Vehicle Charging Network Analyst105,000 AUD
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Manager94,800 AUD
Electric Vehicle Engineer113,000 AUD
Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Manager137,000 AUD
Electric Vehicle Sales Consultant101,000 AUD
Electric Vehicle Technician61,800 AUD
Infotainment System Developer111,000 AUD
Job Card Opener36,500 AUD
Light Detection and Ranging Engineer108,000 AUD
Lube Technician32,300 AUD
Master File Maintenance53,000 AUD
Materials Planner59,700 AUD
Mechanic39,900 AUD
Motor Vehicle Inspector57,100 AUD
Motorcycle Mechanic41,100 AUD
Self-driving Car Tester79,200 AUD
Service Advisor71,500 AUD
Service Manager115,000 AUD
Smart Mobility Engineer99,800 AUD
Stock Controller47,100 AUD
Technical Advisor76,300 AUD
Telematics Analyst85,700 AUD
Telematics Specialist84,500 AUD
Telematics Technician63,000 AUD
Tire Retreader34,400 AUD
Used Car Manager98,800 AUD
Vehicle Body Maker49,900 AUD
Vehicle Connectivity Engineer95,100 AUD
Vehicle Examiner50,000 AUD
Vehicle Painter33,400 AUD
Vehicle Trimmer36,900 AUD
Vehicle User Experience Designer110,000 AUD
Welder32,500 AUD

Automotive Jobs Pay Scale and Salaries in Sydney

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 Sydney range from 32,000 AUD (starting average salary) to 200,000 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 73,900 AUD, implying that half of the workforce in Sydney 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 Sydney earn less than 57,800 AUD, while 75% of them earn more. Additionally, the diagram reveals that 75% of individuals earn less than 93,300 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 Sydney. The analysis revealed that roughly 65% of all reported salaries fell within the range of 45,900 AUD to 83,300 AUD. Approximately 20% of salaries were below the 45,900 AUD mark, while 10% ranged from 83,300 AUD to 100,000 AUD. Only 5% of individuals earned a gross salary of 100,000 AUD or higher.