Nationally, the median is $79,040 — Northern Territory sits $19,760 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Plumber salary of $59,280 — after $8,461 income tax and $1,186 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
Reported total pay for Plumber roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Plumbing ★ 3.1 | $136,987 | $130,226 – $143,747 |
| Bob's Stores★ 3.4 | $105,196 | $100,637 – $109,754 |
| BV Contracting | $99,872 | $96,608 – $103,136 |
| West Arnhem Regional Council★ 4.0 | $91,525 | $88,099 – $94,951 |
| Approve Plumbing★ 2.8 | $69,524 | $66,675 – $72,373 |
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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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| Northern Transportables★ 5.0 | $59,280 | $50,388 – $69,160 |
| Self Opportunity★ 4.3 | $55,663 | $53,605 – $57,722 |
| Johns Plumbing★ 3.8 | $39,864 | $38,200 – $41,528 |