Carpenter salary in Queensland
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $77,064 — Queensland sits $3,952 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Carpenter salary of $73,112 — after $12,454 income tax and $1,462 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Carpenter roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| ISS Facility Services★ 3.2 | $149,000 | $98,000 – $200,000 |
| SelfEmployed.com★ 4.3 | $83,980 | $49,400 – $118,560 |
| Hays★ 3.7 | $78,763 | $75,839 – $81,668 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $78,052 | $77,064 – $79,040 |
| AWX★ 4.0 | $78,052 | $65,208 – $90,896 |
| East 2 West Conreting★ 5.0 | $76,116 | $74,258 – $78,032 |
| THC Recruitment | $73,112 | $73,112 – $73,112 |
| Precision Labour hire | $72,124 | $69,160 – $75,088 |
| Fuelfix★ 3.2 | $70,285 | $67,367 – $73,308 |
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $68,646 | $66,018 – $71,274 |
| Laing O'Rourke★ 3.7 | $67,749 | $65,724 – $69,775 |
| Kennelly Constructions★ 5.0 | $67,749 | $65,724 – $69,775 |
| The Hawkins Group (Australia) | $67,749 | $65,724 – $69,775 |
| Queensland Rail★ 3.5 | $66,690 | $54,360 – $79,040 |
| Abigroup★ 4.4 | $62,955 | $62,185 – $63,726 |
| Osmac Apprenticeships★ 4.3 | $62,204 | $51,277 – $73,112 |
| Grooms Construction★ 4.0 | $60,663 | $59,181 – $63,686 |
| Auto & General Insurance★ 2.9 | $57,418 | $55,192 – $59,643 |
| Total Onsite Joinery and Carpentry★ 3.8 | $55,289 | $53,274 – $58,770 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $49,981 | $47,929 – $52,033 |
Carpenter pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
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