Excavator Operator Salary in Australia
AU$71,568
per year
per hour
AU$31.06
per hour
per year
Excavator Operator - Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for an Excavator Operator is AU$71,568 per year (AU$31.06 per hour), which is AU$1,680 (+2%) higher than the national average salary in Australia.
An Excavator Operator can expect an average starting salary of AU$54,766. The highest salaries can exceed AU$84,787.
An Excavator Operator can expect an average starting salary of AU$54,766. The highest salaries can exceed AU$84,787.
AU$54,766
Low
AU$71,568
Average salary
AU$84,787
High
AU$23.77
Low
AU$31.06
Average salary
AU$36.80
High
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Excavator Operator Salary Range
Excavator Operator - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Excavator Operator with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$55,000 per year. A mid career Excavator Operator with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$72,000, while an experienced Excavator Operator with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$80,000. Excavator Operators with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$78,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of an Excavator Operator in Australia
| Experienced | ▲ +12% |
| Late Career | ▲ +9% |
| Mid Career | ▲ +1% |
| Average Salary | AU$71,568/year |
| Entry Level | ▼ -23% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
1%
1%
Male
99%
99%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Excavator 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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