Garbage Truck Driver Salary in Australia
AU$29.09
per hour
per year
AU$60,507
per year
per hour
Garbage Truck Driver - Average Salary
The average salary for a Garbage Truck Driver is AU$29.09 per hour (AU$60,507 per year), which is AU$9,381 (-13%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Garbage Truck Driver can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.54. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$45.07.
A Garbage Truck Driver can expect an average starting pay of AU$21.54. The highest pay rates can exceed AU$45.07.
AU$21.54
Low
AU$29.09
Average salary
AU$45.07
High
AU$44,803
Low
AU$60,507
Average salary
AU$93,745
High
Garbage Truck Driver Salary Range
Among Garbage Truck Drivers in Australia, Rubbish Truck Drivers with no experience tend to have the lowest salaries, while more experienced Garbage Collector Truck Drivers enjoy the highest salaries.
Garbage Truck Driver - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Garbage Truck Driver with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average salary of AU$23. A mid career Garbage Truck Driver with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of AU$28, while an experienced Garbage Truck Driver with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$37. Garbage Truck Drivers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$40 on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Garbage Truck Driver in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +38% |
| Experienced | ▲ +27% |
| Average Salary | AU$29.09/hour |
| Mid Career | ▼ -4% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -21% |
Gender Breakdown
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Male
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Garbage Truck Driver - Related Salaries (per year)
The salary information presented on this page is based on all Garbage Truck Driver 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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