What does pest control cost in Australia?
Pest Control work typically costs between $120 and $5,000 in Australia in 2026, across 12 common kinds of job. Below: the price of each, how it changes by state, and the licence, wage and compliance rules that set the floor.
Reviewed September 2026 by the Blue Collar News Services editorial team. 6 sources are linked on this page, all government, standards or industry bodies. Indicative prices, not quotes, and not legal advice. How we research prices
Pest Control prices by job
Typical GST-inclusive ranges for a standard residential job. Each link opens the full guide for that job.
| Job | Typical range | Priced |
|---|---|---|
| Ant Control | $120–$350 | per job |
| Bed Bug Treatment | $300–$1,500 | per job |
| Bee & Wasp Removal 24/7 | $120–$450 | per job |
| Cockroach Control 24/7 | $120–$350 | per job |
| Flea Treatment | $150–$400 | per job |
| General Pest Control | $150–$350 | per job |
| Possum Removal & Proofing 24/7 | $200–$700 | per job |
| Rodent Control 24/7 | $150–$600 | per job |
| Spider Control | $120–$350 | per job |
| Termite Barrier Installation | $1,500–$5,000 | per job |
| Termite Inspection | $200–$500 | per job |
| Termite Treatment | $500–$4,000 | per job |
What sets pest control prices in Australia
The rules and figures behind the numbers, each with its source. Checked September 2026; rules and award rates change, so confirm with the authority before relying on one.
In Queensland a pest management technician must hold a current Queensland pest management licence under the Medicines and Poisons Act 2019 and a statement of attainment for units CPPUPM3005, CPPUPM3006 and CPPUPM3018.
Source: business.qld.gov.au
In Victoria a pest control operator licence under the Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 runs for 3 years and costs $777.20 from 1 July 2026 (trainee licence 1 year, $259.10). A licence is granted only with a qualification listed in Schedule 1 of the regulations.
Source: health.vic.gov.au
In Queensland chemical termite management needs a QBCC licence at any value, not just above $3,300. The Termite management (chemical) class covers pre-slab and perimeter treatment of new work and inspections of completed buildings, and the worker also needs a Queensland Health pest management licence.
Source: qbcc.qld.gov.au
NCC 2022 Housing Provisions clause 3.4.3 requires a durable notice fixed in a prominent place such as the meter box stating the termite management system used, its installation date, the chemical's life expectancy from the registered label, and the recommended scope and frequency of future inspections.
Source: ncc.abcb.gov.au
QBCC's Termite Management Systems advisory notes (April 2024) recommend inspections by a licensed contractor at least every 12 months, or more often in high risk areas such as near trees, and note that a chemical barrier's life expectancy is the one listed on its APVMA label.
Source: qbcc.qld.gov.au
Under the Pest Control Industry Award (MA000097), from 1 July 2026 the minimum hourly rate is $25.74 at Level 1 rising to $29.72 at Level 5, with casuals at Level 1 on $32.18 an hour and Saturday work at $38.61 for a full-time Level 1 employee.
Source: calculate.fairwork.gov.au
Pest Control cost by state
The trade’s cheapest and dearest job, adjusted for each capital city. Regional prices can sit outside these.
| State | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| New South Wales | $140–$5,750 |
| Victoria | $135–$5,600 |
| Queensland | $125–$5,250 |
| Western Australia | $130–$5,500 |
| South Australia | $120–$4,900 |
| Tasmania | $120–$5,100 |
| Northern Territory | $135–$5,600 |
| Australian Capital Territory | $130–$5,400 |
How we work these prices out
The ranges are indicative, not quotes. They reflect the spread of prices Australian businesses typically quote for each job in capital cities, reviewed September 2026, GST-inclusive, for a standard residential job with reasonable access. The state table applies a cost index for each capital to the national range. Where a rule or rate is stated above, it comes from the source shown; we do not copy figures from other quote websites.
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FAQs
Why do pest control prices vary so much between jobs?
The range on this page covers 12 different kinds of pest control work, from small repairs to large installations, so the spread is wide. Within one job the price moves with size, access, materials and urgency. A tradie who has seen the job can quote it; a page cannot.
Do these prices include GST?
Yes. Every figure here is GST-inclusive and assumes a standard residential job with reasonable access. A written quote from a licensed business must also show whether GST is included.
Why is pest control dearer in some states?
Labour rates, licence requirements, insurance thresholds and the cost of getting materials to site all differ by state, and metro rates run above regional ones. The state table applies a cost index for each capital city to the national range; regional prices can sit outside it.
How do I get an exact price?
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Sources
Every rule and rate on this page comes from one of these. Checked September 2026. We link the page we read, not a homepage, so you can see the figure yourself.
- business.qld.gov.au/industries/farms-fishing-forestry/agriculture/sustainable/chemical/ground-distribution-herbicide/pest
- health.vic.gov.au/environmental-health/pest-control-licence-applications
- qbcc.qld.gov.au/licences/apply-licence/available-licences/other-trade/termite-management-chemical
- ncc.abcb.gov.au/editions/ncc-2022/adopted/housing-provisions/3-site-preparation/part-34-termite-risk-management
- qbcc.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/publication-termite-management-systems-homeowners-builders.pdf
- calculate.fairwork.gov.au/Download/AwardSummary?awardCode=ma000097&fileType=pdf