Wages
How much will I earn?
The amount you get paid depends on whether you're a labourer, doing an apprenticeship, and also on the trade you're working in, and the award you work under.
To give you a basic idea on what to expect:
| Semi-Skilled | average wage = $440 per week Scaffolder, builder's labourer, concrete worker, crane operator, bricklayer, plasterer, civil construction labourer |
| Skilled | average wage = $800 per week Solid plasterer, building contractor, carpenter, cabinet maker, stonemason, driller's assistant, plant operator, or other trade-qualified occupations |
| Para-Professional | average wage = $980 per week Architectural drafter, building contractor, building site manager, building technician |
| Professional | average wage = $1070 per week Building surveyor, civil engineer, architect, project manager, town planner |
Remember these are averages. The amount you are paid depends on what you do, and how good you are at doing it!
Construction is an output industry. If you get results, you'll be rewarded.
If you want to find out more precise figures click on the your State or Territory below. The link will take you to the wageline website in your area.
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