Car Detailer salary in Queensland
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $51,376 — Queensland sits $988 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Car Detailer salary of $50,388 — after $5,392 income tax and $1,008 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Car Detailer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Detailed Services★ 2.0 | $56,691 | $54,656 – $58,727 |
| Sixt★ 3.6 | $55,765 | $53,237 – $58,292 |
| Toyota Motor Corporation★ 3.9 | $54,667 | $52,542 – $56,792 |
| Avis Budget Group★ 3.6 | $54,538 | $52,265 – $56,830 |
| Hoppy's Handwash Cafe★ 2.9 | $53,372 | $51,020 – $55,723 |
| Zoom Car Wash ★ 2.0 | $51,297 | $48,985 – $53,609 |
| Capital S.M.A.R.T Repairs★ 3.2 | $51,238 | $49,440 – $53,056 |
| Sparkles Car Wash | $49,578 | $47,286 – $51,870 |
| Thrifty Car and Van Rental★ 3.0 | $49,558 | $47,819 – $51,277 |
| GM Holden★ 4.1 | $49,440 | $47,286 – $51,593 |
| 1300 Meteor Rentals★ 3.0 | $47,286 | $45,705 – $48,847 |
| David Taylor Spraypainting & Panel Beating★ 4.1 | $39,362 | $37,880 – $40,844 |
| Thrifty Car Rental★ 2.9 | $36,951 | $35,410 – $38,473 |
| James Frizelle`s Automotive Group★ 2.4 | $19,780 | $18,930 – $20,629 |
Car Detailer pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.