Indeed reported an average base rate of A$52.28 per hour for HVAC technicians in Australia in its 30 October 2026 update. That’s a starting point for comparing offers across the trade. For a closer match to commercial service work, an October 2026 Sydney vacancy advertised by CGC Recruitment offered up to A$60 per hour, plus superannuation and a vehicle. The A$60 figure was the top rate advertised for that vacancy.
Equipment and fault-finding. A role servicing packaged units across a retail portfolio can have a different scope from one that calls for independent fault diagnosis on chillers or central plant. Check which equipment makes up most of the workload and when a specialist is called in.
Fixed site or mobile service. For a mobile role, ask where the paid day starts, how far the service area extends and whether a vehicle, fuel or tolls are covered. For a fixed site, check whether the roster includes nights or weekends.
Call-outs and overtime. Ask for the ordinary hourly rate, expected weekly hours and how standby and attendance are paid. An offer can look stronger on paper if it assumes regular overtime or call-outs.
Use the ordinary hourly rate and guaranteed hours as your starting point, then compare superannuation, allowances and extra hours separately. If the role is mainly about design, equipment selection or project engineering, see our HVAC Engineer Salary Guide.
If you’re hiring for commercial service or maintenance, discuss your vacancy with APAC FM. If you’re looking for your next role, browse current vacancies or submit your CV.
Indeed’s HVAC Technician salary page reported A$52.28 per hour in its 30 October 2026 update, based on 217 salaries from job postings over the preceding 36 months. It covers the job title nationally and does not isolate commercial service roles. The CGC Recruitment commercial HVAC vacancy, posted 16 October 2026, is a single permanent Sydney example. Its advertised ceiling excludes the separately listed superannuation and vehicle.
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