Watchmaker salary in Australia
Updated 8 August 2026
Take-home on the median Watchmaker salary of $80,000 — after $14,520 income tax and $1,600 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Watchmaker roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Richemont★ 3.8 | $87,500 | $85,000 – $90,000 |
| Swatch Group★ 3.3 | $85,000 | $80,000 – $108,000 |
| Rolex★ 3.8 | $80,000 | $65,000 – $86,000 |
Watchmaker 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.