Scaffolder salary in Western Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $86,944 — Western Australia sits $13,832 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Scaffolder salary of $100,776 — after $21,021 income tax and $2,016 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
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Scaffolder roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| SRG Global★ 3.5 | $140,133 | $134,687 – $145,578 |
| ALTRAD Group★ 3.4 | $128,440 | $118,560 – $138,320 |
| Kaefer★ 3.4 | $120,543 | $115,715 – $125,371 |
| James★ 3.7 | $91,548 | $87,655 – $95,461 |
| Breight Group★ 2.5 | $85,000 | $79,800 – $120,000 |
| Linkforce (Australia)★ 3.7 | $83,664 | $80,601 – $86,707 |
| Kulin Group | $70,899 | $67,085 – $81,352 |
| Rowland Constructors★ 3.7 | $70,701 | $67,085 – $72,677 |
| T.B.F. Oceania★ 3.0 | $70,125 | $68,415 – $71,879 |
| Other★ 3.9 | $63,212 | $60,979 – $65,445 |
| Total Reo★ 4.0 | $62,363 | $59,399 – $65,485 |
| TC Drainage (WA)★ 3.9 | $61,764 | $60,258 – $63,308 |
| Savcor Group★ 4.4 | $61,026 | $58,601 – $63,547 |
| RTW Steel Fabrication & Construction★ 3.5 | $60,485 | $58,601 – $63,547 |
| Petro Welding★ 4.3 | $60,485 | $58,601 – $63,547 |
| Global Industrial Services★ 3.4 | $60,485 | $58,601 – $63,547 |
| Dwyer Engineering and Construction★ 5.0 | $60,485 | $58,601 – $63,547 |
| Hertel Modern★ 3.9 | $55,928 | $54,564 – $57,292 |
Scaffolder pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Tasmania
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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.