Building Contractor - Pay and progression

Kaihanga Whare

Pay

Pay for building contractors varies depending on the success of their business and the number of jobs they are able to get. There may be times when they have no work.

According to industry sources, building contractors usually earn between $25 and $35 an hour but some earn up to $50 an hour.

James Coubrough.

"With subcontracting, there's a greater chance of making more money because the faster you build, the more you earn. But there's also the possibility of losing money, because there's no sick leave or holiday leave"

James Coubrough - Building Contractor

 

According to the 2006 Census, building contractors earned an average of $39,500 a year and worked an average of 43 hours per week. This includes full and part-time workers.

This information is provided as a guide only

Career Progression

Independent building contractors may move into management positions in large building companies, or work as construction site managers or project managers.

 


Updated September 2009