Pipelayer salary in Queensland
Updated 8 August 2026
Nationally, the median is $66,196 — Queensland sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $73,310 | $70,247 – $76,392 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $67,421 | $64,339 – $70,523 |
| AWX★ 4.0 | $67,184 | $65,208 – $69,160 |
| Zancott Recruitment★ 3.6 | $63,212 | $60,703 – $65,722 |
| RPR Trades | $59,576 | $57,423 – $61,750 |
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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.