CNC Operator Salary in Australia
AU$61,989
per year
per hour
AU$30.03
per hour
per year
CNC Operator - Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for a CNC Operator is AU$61,989 per year (AU$30.03 per hour), which is AU$7,899 (-11%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A CNC Operator can expect an average starting salary of AU$44,875. The highest salaries can exceed AU$87,330.
A CNC Operator can expect an average starting salary of AU$44,875. The highest salaries can exceed AU$87,330.
AU$44,875
Low
AU$61,989
Average salary
AU$87,330
High
AU$21.74
Low
AU$30.03
Average salary
AU$42.31
High
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CNC Operator Salary Range
Among Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Operators, CNC Machinists tend to have the lowest salaries, while highly skilled workers like CNC Programmers enjoy the highest salaries.
CNC Operator - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level CNC Operator with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$45,000 per year. A mid career CNC Operator with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$60,000, while an experienced CNC Operator with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$76,000. CNC Operators with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$77,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a CNC Operator in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +24% |
| Experienced | ▲ +23% |
| Average Salary | AU$61,989/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -27% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
3%
3%
Male
97%
97%
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CNC Operator - Related Salaries
The salary information presented on this page is based on all CNC Operator job advertisements published on Jobted Australia in the last 12 months. Please note the figures on this page are a guideline only.
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