Roofer - Pay and progression
Kaihanga Tuanui
Pay
Pay for roofers varies depending on the work involved, their level of experience, and their employer.
- Apprentice roofers may start on the minimum training pay rate or a little more, with wages increasing as they gain experience.
- Unqualified, inexperienced roofers may start on the minimum wage or a little more.
- With three to five years' experience, roofers usually earn $18 to $20 an hour (about $37,500 to $41,600 a year, assuming a 40-hour week).
- Roofers in a supervisory role usually earn $25 to $30 an hour ($52,000 to $62,000 a year, assuming a 40-hour week).
According to the 2006 Census, roofers earned an average of $37,100 a year. This includes full and part-time workers.
According to the 2006 Census, roofers earned an average of $37,000 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
Experienced roofers may establish their own business.
Updated
September 2009
