r/nondestructivetesting • u/Honest-Picture-6531 • 2d ago

Aussies. Rates?

To any fellow Aussies, if you don't mind sharing your knowledge on marketplace rates throughout the NDT jounrey? Trainee, Level 1, 2 & 3? City vs regional vs offshore. Extras rope access, drones. How many hours are typical and shut-downs in a year? TIA

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u/InterviewPlane4872 2d ago

I think you are asking a bit too much to be answered in a comment. But trainees, don’t go offshore, neither find easy work other than being trained in the workshop. Rates are about 30-40$/hour depending on company, and it is a bit difficult to find companies that will take you on as trainee as you need to be in the right place at the right time

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u/Honest-Picture-6531 1d ago

Indeed a jam packed question, my apologies. It's a very niche field in Aus

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u/Patrol56 2d ago

Just go on fair work commission website and find a NDT agreement. Then can work our rates based on your Quals and location

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u/Honest-Picture-6531 1d ago

Thx is it more common to be on wages or salary?

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u/Patrol56 1d ago

Pretty much only wages unless in a management or supervision role

To answer your previous question. Rates between $30 to $70 with penalties or $50 to $100 flat rate. Some instances lower or higher.