Machine Operator Salary in Australia
AU$59,580
per year
per hour
AU$28.86
per hour
per year
Machine Operator - Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for a Machine Operator is AU$59,580 per year (AU$28.86 per hour), which is AU$10,308 (-15%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Machine Operator can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,499. The highest salaries can exceed AU$91,500.
A Machine Operator can expect an average starting salary of AU$48,499. The highest salaries can exceed AU$91,500.
AU$48,499
Low
AU$59,580
Average salary
AU$91,500
High
AU$22.96
Low
AU$28.86
Average salary
AU$43.32
High
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Machine Operator Salary Range
Among Machine Operators, Construction Machine Operators tend to have the lowest salaries, while highly skilled workers like Heavy Equipment Operators or Mining Machine Operators enjoy the highest salaries.
Machine Operator - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Mining Machine Operator | AU$82K/year | +37% |
| Heavy Machine Operator | AU$67K/year | +12% |
| Construction Machine Operator | AU$52K/year | -13% |
Machine Operator - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Machine Operator with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average compensation of AU$50,000 per year. A mid career Machine Operator with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of about AU$58,000, while an experienced Machine Operator with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$67,000. Machine Operators with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$70,000 per year on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Machine Operator in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +17% |
| Experienced | ▲ +12% |
| Average Salary | AU$59,580/year |
| Mid Career | ▼ -3% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -16% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
13%
13%
Male
87%
87%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all Machine 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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