Any american in the industry, dont be mad lol.

[boz]

SYDNEY - Workers in Australia's oil and gas sector are the highest paid in the world and earn 25% more than U.S. counterparts, according to a new survey that lays bare the pressures facing companies like Chevron Corp. as they invest billions of dollars to meet Asia's booming energy demand.

Australian workers pocket an average of $163,600 a year to work on projects that range from platforms drilling for natural gas in deep water off the northern coast to onshore rigs seeking to unlock deposits of unconventional gas in the sweltering heat of the Australian Outback, the survey by recruitment firm Hays found.

The labor market has tightened as more than $160 billion is invested in Australia's natural gas industry, which has to compete with big mining projects for pipe layers, welders and engineers. As a result, Hays said the bulging pay-packets offered Down Under are even higher for imported workers--coming in at $171,00 a year.

A combination of vast natural gas reserves, a stable political environment and proximity to fast-growing Asian economies have put Australia on course to overtake Qatar as the world's biggest exporter of liquefied natural gas, or LNG, by the end of the decade. Around 12 multi-billion LNG projects are either under construction on its coastline or on the drawing board.

With a population of around 23 million people--less than ten times smaller than the U.S.-- Australia lacks a deep labor pool for major projects and large salaries are often required to entice workers to remote corners of the country.

Spiralling labor costs have already contributed to a series of budget overruns at Australian gas-export projects operated by Chevron, BG Group PLC and Australia's Santos Ltd. In the largest example, Chevron said higher labor costs were partly to blame for a 21% increase in the cost of building the Gorgon liquefied natural gas development to 52 billion Australian dollars ($53.5 billion).

But in a mild positive for developers, the average Australian salary in the oil and gas sector fell 0.7% in 2012 compared to 2011.

Norway is the second most expensive country to hire local workers, with an average annual salary of $152,600 needed for recruitment, Hays said. New Zealand ranks third with a median pay packet of $127,600.

The survey was based on the responses of 25,000 people working across 53 countries. The U.S. ranked fifth with $121,400 for local workers, while Sudan brought up the rear with $31,100.

"The guide does reveal signs of a slowdown in salary growth for both imported and local labour in Australia, which may be a sign that the market has passed its peak in terms of demand for specialist oil and gas skills," said Matt Underhill, managing director of Hays Oil & Gas.

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[Euroholic]

I can vouch for this. I work in western australia.

This is why australia is so awsome big dollars to make super hot slutty women good beaches great cars great weather. Great cricket/rugby league team. I could go on all day.

[kronik420]

I can vouch for this. I work in western australia.

This is why australia is so awsome big dollars to make super hot slutty women good beaches great cars great weather. Great cricket/rugby league team. I could go on all day.

any jobs going bro?

[Honkey_Kong]

If you guys can lax up the AAS laws and allow importation, I'm there!!

[Euroholic]

any jobs going bro?

Its slowed down a bit in the pilbara a bit mate most of the projects are starting up around april. But theres always jobs going. Construction is the way to go. Old mate holding the stop sign is on 55$ a hour haha how crazy is that?

[Euroholic]

If you guys can lax up the AAS laws and allow importation, I'm there!!

Im all for supporting the local industry keeping aussies in jobs regardless of the product.

[boz]

If you guys can lax up the AAS laws and allow importation, I'm there!!

If only we could have it all i still get quality gear local.

Although i still loving seeing different products on sites, always wanted to do my aas shopping online, would make life much easier.

[Euroholic]

If only we could have it all i still get quality gear local.

Although i still loving seeing different products on sites, always wanted to do my aas shopping online, would make life much easier.

Haha i feel ya. I can fly return from brisbane to perth cheaper than it costs for 1 20ml vial of winstrol

[terraj]

You boys might want to Google Pilbara or Remote work in WA before signing up to work over there....

You are talking 3 weeks on, one week off, living in a dorm, hot hell hole in the middle of nowhere. No disrespect to Euro....I'm just saying as an Ozzie who is in overseas construction management...that would be the last place I would want to go.

[Euroholic]

You boys might want to Google Pilbara or Remote work in WA before signing up to work over there....

You are talking 3 weeks on, one week off, living in a dorm, hot hell hole in the middle of nowhere. No disrespect to Euro....I'm just saying as an Ozzie who is in overseas construction management...that would be the last place I would want to go.

I agree the pilbara is a shit hole the heat the flies. But its not the bad. You get your own room with barthroom tv with foxtel aircon your meals are cooked for you. Twice a week you get your room cleaned with new sheets. Gym pool tennis court some camps even have a movie cinema. Were else can a 24 year old who did not go to college earn 200k a year? Not to mention food and accommodation is free.

[terraj]

I agree the pilbara is a shit hole the heat the flies. But its not the bad. You get your own room with barthroom tv with foxtel aircon your meals are cooked for you. Twice a week you get your room cleaned with new sheets. Gym pool tennis court some camps even have a movie cinema. Were else can a 24 year old who did not go to college earn 200k a year? Not to mention food and accommodation is free.

That sounds awesome and I agree its hard to beat for a single 24 year old. Enjoy it mate and make sure you save sound of that cash...