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A typical Diesel Mechanic salary of $84,000 is $66,600 a year after income tax and the Medicare levy for the 2026–27 financial year — about $5,550 a month or $1,281 a week in take-home pay.
After tax, a $84,000 Diesel Mechanic salary works out to about $256 a day or $34 an hour, based on a standard 38-hour week.
About these figures: these are indicative national full-time averages (ABS Employee Earnings and Hours, Jobs and Skills Australia occupation data and relevant awards, cross-checked against industry salary guides (2025)), not a Fair Work award or enterprise agreement rate. Your actual pay depends on your employer, state, experience and any applicable award — check your payslip, contract or award for your exact entitlement.
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The typical (median) full-time Diesel Mechanic salary in Australia is $84,000, which works out to about $66,600 a year after income tax and the Medicare levy (2026–27) — roughly $5,550 a month or $1,281 a week.
Nationally, a Diesel Mechanic typically earns around $84,000 a year full-time, ranging from about $60,000 entry-level to $110,000 for senior/experienced roles.
On a $84,000 salary, employer superannuation is about $10,080 a year on top of pay, at the current super guarantee rate.
Take-home pay is about $50,280 a year entry-level versus $84,280 a year for a senior Diesel Mechanic, after tax (2026–27).
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ATO rates checked against official sources — verified 3 July 2026
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Rates and thresholds last updated for the 2026–27 financial year.