Is $20 an hour a good wage for a quilified carpenter (1st year out of his apprenticeship) in australia?

Question

he got a credit at tafe and is very good at his work

Answer 1

Not sure what state you are in as it can vary.  (this is for Qld)

Example of calculation of rate for carpenter as at 1 October 2007:

The construction rate is made up of:

Wage   (5.1.2)  

$622.30



Industry allowance   (5.6.24)

$23.50



Tool allowance  (5.6.38)

$24.70



  

Sub-total -  $670.50



  

Follow the job loading  (5.1.5)

x 52/50.4



equals -  $691.79



  

Plus special allowance  (5.1.4)

$7.70



equals -  $699.49



  

Divided by 38 -   $18.41 an hour



This is based on the award wage, but most people pay above it anyhow.

Answer 2

Depending how old he is. You wouldn't expect a qualified carpenter to get less than $30 an hour after the age of say 23.

Answer 3

They were getting more than that 15 years ago when I was builder's labourer on $15 an hour.   But if he just out of his time that might not be too bad.