Pipelayer salary in Australia
Updated 8 August 2026
Take-home on the median Pipelayer salary of $66,196 — after $10,372 income tax and $1,324 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Pipelayer roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Vaughan Civil★ 3.4 | $92,976 | $89,695 – $96,256 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $76,076 | $67,184 – $84,968 |
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $72,124 | $71,136 – $73,112 |
| East to West Plant Services | $69,919 | $66,593 – $73,245 |
| AWX★ 4.0 | $67,184 | $65,208 – $69,160 |
| Zancott Recruitment★ 3.6 | $63,410 | $60,920 – $65,900 |
| Chandler Macleod★ 4.0 | $59,280 | $57,383 – $61,197 |
| RPR Trades | $59,003 | $56,593 – $61,414 |
| Western Earthmoving★ 3.3 | $55,427 | $52,977 – $57,897 |
Pipelayer 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.