car mechanic wage after apprenticeship?

[EK1]

Hey,

just wondering what a car mechanic wage is like after one has completed an apprenticeship? is it anywhere close to $1000 a week? thanks

[1stKill]

Hey,

just wondering what a car mechanic wage is like after one has completed an apprenticeship? is it anywhere close to $1000 a week? thanks

When i was running a workshop our head mechanic was taking home around $1200 + a company ute & fuel for about 50 hours work and the other two mechs were on about $900-$1000 take home.

mate skies the limits if your any good,our head mech was worth every cent as he was the one that pumped the work out with minimal comebacks or complaints,wish i could have said the same about the other two guys.

and then theres the backyarders to help make extra cash,so if your any good you should be able to pull a decent wage. :D

[trentmeyer23]

Generally u won't make that much though, the real money in diesel mechanics.

[.gorgz]

Hey,

just wondering what a car mechanic wage is like after one has completed an apprenticeship? is it anywhere close to $1000 a week? thanks

When i was running a workshop our head mechanic was taking home around $1200 + a company ute & fuel for about 50 hours work and the other two mechs were on about $900-$1000 take home.

mate skies the limits if your any good,our head mech was worth every cent as he was the one that pumped the work out with minimal comebacks or complaints,wish i could have said the same about the other two guys.

and then theres the backyarders to help make extra cash,so if your any good you should be able to pull a decent wage. :D

Very true, generally you won't make that much money unless your working off the books at home as well.

Sad thing about it though is, your generally fixing a mates or family members car, so you'd probably have to charge mates rates as well, it happens a lot, speaking out of experiences with family

Nevertheless though, its good money if your dodgie that way

Edited August 18, 2010 by jdmwhore

[EK1]

Generally u won't make that much though, the real money in diesel mechanics.

just wondering

whats the difference between the work of a light vehicle mechanic and a diesel mechanic?

[zedder]

diesel mechanic you can get work in the mines. thats where the money is.

[trentmeyer23]

It's mostly diesel, so trucks, buses, earthmoving equipment, generally fairly heavy work. It's hard work but good pay. A qualified diesel mechanic will start in most decent mines on $100,000+ providing you can get a foot in the door. Light vehicle will be working on mostly passenger cars and what not. Most dealerships won't offer much more than $500-$600 per week.