Carpenter Salary in Australia

Carpenter pay in Australia: Sydney leads, Adelaide trails

The Australia national median for a carpenter is $133,000 a year. Among 5 metros with observed data, pay runs from about $78,500 in Adelaide to $98,200 in Sydney (1.3×).

Carpenters build and repair structures and fixtures from wood and other materials. Common screening skills include Framing, Finishing, Blueprints, and Tools.

A modeled national band runs about $91,100–$184,200 around that midpoint. Skills lists and occupation assessments gate several of the best-paid covered roles. Employment outlook for the occupation is sketched at +4% over a decade — a national demand guess, not a hiring guarantee in every Australian city.

Sydney sits -26% vs the national median; Adelaide sits -41%. Relocating inside Australia for this title can move cash more than a small raise at the same desk. Open a city page for take-home and rent context — this national page is the map, not the offer.

Australia shows about 2.9% CPI in 2025. A carpenter raise that trails inflation is a real-pay cut even if it still beats last year’s peers. This occupation is also covered in 39 other countries — useful for remote or relocation shortlists, after FX and local tax. Nearby skilled trades titles on this site include Electrician, Plumber, Chef, and Welder.