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Control / Automation Technician

Average Control / Automation Technician Hourly Pay in Australia

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AU$36.22
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (AUD)
25%
A$25.65
MEDIAN
A$36.22
75%
A$43.74

The average hourly pay for a Control / Automation Technician is AU$36.22 in 2025

Hourly Rate
AU$26 - AU$44
Bonus
AU$0 - AU$8k
Total Pay
AU$52k - AU$114k
Based on 12 salary profiles (last updated Mar 15 2022)
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Common Health Benefits for a Control / Automation Technician

Medical
13%
None
88%

Gender Breakdown for Control / Automation Technicians

Male
100.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Control / Automation Technicians

What is the highest pay for Control / Automation Technicians?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Control / Automation Technician is A$NaN / hour

What is the lowest pay for Control / Automation Technicians?

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How can Control / Automation Technicians increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Control / Automation Technician is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Control / Automation Technician that oversees more junior Control / Automation Technicians, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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