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News.com.au
4 days ago
- Business
- News.com.au
Tradie apprentice reveals jaw-dropping salary
Aussies have been left shocked after an apprentice electrician revealed her six-figure salary. Getahead, an app that matches job seekers with employers, has a successful series on TikTok where they stop ordinary Aussies on the street and ask them about their salaries. A woman, who was recently stopped in Brisbane, revealed she worked for Queensland Rail as an apprentice electrician. 'I make probably about $100,000 a year at the moment,' she said. The young woman said she was only in the second year of her apprenticeship but was doing shift work to earn that much money. 'We do a rotating roster, so like, two weeks of day shifts, a week of night shifts, and the night shifts are where you make a lot of money,' she said. The budding electrician also pointed out that the type of electrical work she is doing means the money is better. 'I'm in substations, and you can also earn a bit more because it is high-risk work,' she said. The apprentice said she loves her work because it gives her a lot of 'freedom' and isn't too busy. 'You don't get run into the ground like a lot of other domestic sparkies out there,' she said The young worker admitted that she had previously thought she would become a nurse but ultimately decided to learn a trade because she figured it would pay well. She also said that, currently, she's the only female electrician at her work, but she hopes that will change in the next few years. Aussies were shocked to discover that someone still learning a trade could earn so much. 'No way! 2nd year on $100k. I call BS,' one said. But another replied and argued that she's doing 'night shift and roster work', so they didn't doubt she'd be making six figures. Someone else who claimed they had 30 years of experience said they were stunned to learn they earned around the same as a second-year apprentice. 'That's nuts,' the tradie wrote. 'I'm in my second year and get $39,000,' another said. One commented: 'My God! Apprentices on $100,000'. Other Aussies were thrilled to hear that the young woman was already doing so well for herself financially, with people branding her a 'legend' and a 'weapon'. 'Love this! She is articulate, well educated about her trade and willing to put in the hard work. I wish her every success,' one person wrote. 'Good on her,' someone else said. According to MIGAS, an apprentice group training organisation that specialises in employing and placing Australian apprentices, most young tradies are earning way less than $100,000. The organisation has offices all around Australia and reported that the award wage for first-year apprentices is $16.62 per hour. It increases to $19.53 in the second year, $20.99 in the third year, and $24.49 in the final year of the apprenticeship. Job search platform SEEK has found that the average salary for fully licensed electricians is between $90,000 and $110,000.
Daily Mail
5 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Tradie apprentice stuns with six-figure salary - and it's only her second year
An apprentice electrician has revealed she earns over $100,000 a year, despite many others in the same position earning significantly less. The second-year apprentice with Queensland Rail was stopped by an interviewer from Getahead, a job seeker app, in Brisbane's CBD in a video shared on Monday. 'I make probably $100,000 a year at the moment,' she said. The interviewer seemed shocked by the electrician's high salary, given she wasn't even halfway through her apprenticeship. She explained most of her money is made during night shifts. 'We do a rotational roster, so two weeks of day shift, a week of night shift,' she said. 'The night shift is where you make a lot of your money and then overtime as well if you want.' On top of taking on night work and additional hours, the trainee electrician does high-voltage work which pays higher wages. 'I'm in substations, which you also earn a bit more because it's high-risk work I guess you could say,' she said. The sparky had previously considered working in the health sector but admitted she was attracted to the trades by their higher salaries. 'I was going to be a nurse but didn't follow through with it and then I just woke up and I was like, "Oh, may as well try like a trade",' she said. The apprentice said it can be 'tricky to juggle' her TAFE course on top of her job, but the push to 'put in extra study' was paying off. An additional perk she 'loves' about her current position is the superior work-life balance she enjoys compared to apprentices in the private sector. 'It being government, you get a lot of freedom,' the apprentice said. 'You don't get run into the ground like a lot of other domestic sparkies out there.' However, the woman did admit there was downside to working the trades - a noticeable lack of other women. 'There was (other women), but one's injured and then one finished up and she unfortunately didn't get a job with us,' she said. 'I'm the only one at the moment.' A permanent position with Queensland Rail is not guaranteed at the end of apprenticeships but the tradie was determined to prove her worth while there. 'Your apprenticeship's like a four-year interview. Show them that you're keen and you'll likely get a job and they'll make a position for you,' she said. Several other apprentice electricians were shocked by the woman's high earnings. 'I'm second year and get $39,000,' one wrote. 'I'm third year and get $48,000,' another shared. The Electrical Trades Union claims the standard hourly rate for junior second-year electricians is $18.84, if they've completed Year 12 at high school. That figure equates to $715.77 a week or $32,220 a year. Overtime rates, Sunday rates and public holiday rates are typically higher. Workers under Union Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs) often receive higher salaries than those under award. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in January pledged a $627million boost for bricklayers, electricians, plumbers, carpenters and joiners. The scheme promised to pay apprentices $10,000 in five instalments over the duration of their apprenticeship, in addition to their usual pay. It is set to cover about 62,690 apprentices and will be available to those who sign up after July 1. In addition, the government has put $45million aside to increase advocacy, networking, recruitment and training for women working in trades. The move was part of Albanese's larger promise to build more homes to address critical housing shortages.
News.com.au
06-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
‘Need a pay rise': Aussies shocked by nurse's salary
A young nurse, who works up to 16 hours a day, has shocked social media users after revealing how much she gets paid. She was recently stopped on the streets of Brisbane for an interview by jobs app, Getahead, where she revealed she earns $78,000 a year working as an enrolled nurse. The worker is on the verge of finishing her registered nursing degree and plans to either continue working in her current hospital or become an army medic. During the interview, she revealed that she works between 8 to 16 hour shifts as a cardiovascular respiratory nurse, which she described as 'quite an intense job'. 'I am a carer for my grandfather. He had a heart attack a couple of years ago, [which] kind of got me into the specialty,' she said, adding that she had also cared for her grandmother when she was diagnosed with cancer. 'I just love the aspect of giving back to everyone, looking after people when they can't look after themselves is a massive thing.' When asked if she thought hospitals and the government were doing enough to 'look after' nurses, the young Aussie said she didn't think so. 'We have to fight so much for our pay increases and for our rights,' she said. 'I don't think a lot of people see how much we struggle and how emotionally exhausted we are sometimes.' The nurse said she and other people in the industry could 'definitely' do with more help and benefits. Since being shared two days ago the video has gained tens of thousands of views, with commenters sharing their shock at how much nurses really earn. 'Nurses all deserve better pay! Governments always say their nurses are valued and important but never pay them properly,' one person said. Another claimed that rate was 'too low', while another said all nurses 'need a good pay rise'. One person wrote: 'Definitely one of the most accurate interviews I've seen for nursing. Love this conversation! As a nurse I 100% agree, it's a constant battle for pay increases and for better working rights. Nurses don't get enough recognition.' According to data from the Australian Bureau of Statics, the average salary for a registered nurse in Queensland ranges from $79,058 to $106,144. An enrolled nurse salary in Queensland ranges from $71,234 to $82,599. Meanwhile, the average salary for a nurse in NSW ranges from $69,810 to $98,014. Victorian nurses have capped salaries at just below $130,000, making them among the highest paid in the country. In NSW the top classification for a registered nurse caps out at just under 100,000 in Queensland it peaks at $106,144 This is not the first time people have been left horrified after finding out how poorly some of our nurses are being paid. Earlier this year in another Getahead interview a nurse working at a private Brisbane hospital revealed that she earns around $33 an hour. 'I also work in a kitchen at the same hospital,' she added. Her admission sparked multiple stunned responses from social media users, with one person claiming there was 'no way' Australia was 'paying their nurses this low'. 'It's a joke here,' another said, with one adding: 'I make more as a barista, what?' Even though there was shock online around the woman's earnings, she claimed the 'pay' was one of the parts she loved most when it came to the job, along with 'going home to sleep'. Despite her joking response, the young worker said nurse was something she could see herself doing 'forever' and said more nurses are 'definitely needed' in Australia.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Aussies shocked after learning what nurse earns per year: 'Battle for pay increases'
An Australian nurse earning $78,000 a year has revealed the reality facing workers in her industry. Many Aussies have called for nurses to be paid higher salaries and receive more support, with some shocked at how much they get paid. The Brisbane woman was stopped in the street by jobs app Getahead and shared that she was working as an enrolled nurse. She said she was about to finish her registered nurse degree and planned to either stay in the hospital or become an army medic. 'I do between sometimes 8 to 16 hours. I am a cardiovascular respiratory nurse, so quite an intense job,' she said. RELATED Nurse reveals how she's earning $150,000 a year after leaving job: 'Needed a break' $4,400 ATO car tax deduction that most Aussies miss: 'Easy win' Centrelink $1,011 cash boost for Aussie farmers doing it tough: 'Get back on track' The worker said she got into that area of nursing after caring for her grandparents. 'I am a carer for my grandfather. He had a heart attack a couple of years ago, [which] kind of got me into the specialty. My grandmother had cancer, so I cared for her a little bit as well,' she said. 'I just love the aspect of giving back to everyone, looking after people when they can't look after themselves is a massive thing.'When asked whether she thought nurses were 'looked after well enough' by hospitals, employers and the government, she said 'to be honest' she didn't. 'We have to fight so much for our pay increases and everything, and just for our rights,' she said. 'I don't think a lot of people see how much we struggle and how emotionally exhausted we are sometimes, and definitely could do with a bit more help and benefits from hospitals and what not.' The video has racked up tens of thousands of views online, and Aussie nurses have jumped into the comments to say they agreed with the woman. 'Definitely one of the most accurate interviews I've seen for nursing. Love this conversation,' one said. 'As a nurse I 100 per cent agree, it's a constant battle for pay increases and for better working rights. Nurses don't get enough recognition.' 'Cannot agree more on the emotional fatigue part,' another said. Other Aussies said they thought nurse's wages were 'too low' and they deserved to be paid more. 'Nurses need a good pay rise,' another said. 'Nurses all deserve better pay! Governments always say their nurses are valued and important but never pay them properly,' one wrote. Enrolled nurses typically earn between $70,000 and $75,000, according to SEEK, while registered nurses have a higher average salary at between $85,000 and $95,000. Enrolled nurses typically complete a Diploma of Nursing or similar from an accredited institution, such as TAFE, which normally takes 18 to 24 months. Registered nurses are required to complete a Bachelor of Nursing and be registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia to practise. Queensland nurses recently voted to strike for the first time in 20 years, with the Queensland Nurses and Midwives' Union asking the government to follow through on its election commitment of 'nation-leading' wages for the health workplace. The state government's public sector nursing pay rise offer was 3 per cent in April 2025, 2.5 per cent in April 2026 and 2027, and an extra 3 per cent in December 2027. The union is demanding the offer be in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Aussie breaking taboo to reveal salary exposes reality facing millions of Aussies: 'No way'
A young woman has stunned Aussies online after revealing she is earning 'just over $60,000' for her job as an executive assistant. Many Aussies questioned how she survived on the salary, but the reality is that her income is close to the average for many workers. The woman was stopped in the street in Brisbane by jobs app Getahead and revealed she worked as an executive assistant at an architecture firm. She said she also did studio assisting, which is just what architecture firms call the workplace. '[It involves] helping run the place and making sure it all goes smoothly,' she said. RELATED FIFO workers hit back at $116,000 'easy job' misconception: 'Shouldn't be underestimated' Centrelink issues urgent Age Pension eligibility change warning: 'Double check' Retirement warning as controversial $3 million superannuation tax change looms: 'Be proactive' The woman said she studied interior design and was hoping her job was a 'bit of a gateway' to get into the field. She said she would recommend the job to other Aussies and said it was helpful if people were naturally creative. 'It's a long process to start off with. Those who are going through uni, it's really good to do a few internships,' she video has racked up thousands of views, with some people questioning how the woman was getting by on a $60,000 salary. 'I'm guessing she still lives at home.. no way she survives otherwise.. and assuming she's close to moving into her next role,' one wrote. '$60,000 how does she survive on that?' another said. Others said she could be earning more as an executive assistant, with jobs platform SEEK reporting the average salary ranges from $85,000 and $105,000 for the job. 'From one EA to another, you can do so much better,' one wrote. 'Yeah wow EA roles are like min $85,000+,' another said. "Hopefully she sticks with it and [will] be on $100+ soon," a third added. The average full-time wage is $104,765 a year, however, the Grattan Institute found more than three-quarters of Australian workers earn less than this. Most earn less than the average hourly wage, with many working part-time. The typical full-time Australian worker actually earns $90,416, the group found, and the typical Australian worker (including part-time workers) earns just $67,786. About a third of Aussies aren't in paid work because they are retired, have a disability, care for others, or are unemployed. Because of this, the typical adult's income (from all sources) is lower again at $42,027. While the woman's salary is close to the typical amount Australian workers earn, many Aussies believe you need to be earning more than double that for it to be considered a "good" income. A Finder survey of 1,012 respondents earlier this year revealed that the average person believes a 'good' base salary starts at $152,775 per year. Finder personal finance expert Sarah Megginson said this was well above the $100,000 salary, which was once a 'benchmark' for comfortable living. '[It] now often feels more like a necessary starting point, especially in major cities,' she said. 'Persistent inflation and a dramatic surge in property prices have reshaped perceptions and many people now feel that a low six-figure income no longer provides the same level of financial stability it once did.' Megginson said having a sufficient income wasn't just about how much you were earning. 'It's about how hard that money works for you, your spending habits and the money leaks that are draining your wallet, and how your income aligns with the life you want to live,' she said. 'You can have one person earning a solid six-figure income who is living pay to pay and is constantly stressed about money, while someone else is earning $50,000 a year and paying all their bills on time and feels financially in control.'Sign in to access your portfolio
