Truck Driver Salary in Australia
AU$58,926
per year
per hour
AU$29.82
per hour
per year
Truck Driver - Average Salary & Hourly Pay
The average salary for a Truck Driver is AU$58,926 per year (AU$29.82 per hour), which is AU$10,962 (-16%) lower than the national average salary in Australia.
A Truck Driver can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$83,096.
A Truck Driver can expect an average starting salary of AU$43,700. The highest salaries can exceed AU$83,096.
AU$43,700
Low
AU$58,926
Average salary
AU$83,096
High
AU$22.11
Low
AU$29.82
Average salary
AU$42.05
High
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Truck Driver Salary Range
Among Truck Drivers, Truck Drivers with no experience or Concrete Mixer Truck Drivers tend to have the lowest wages, while experienced Interstate Truck Drivers, Truck Drivers working in the Australian mining industry or Owner Operator Truck Drivers enjoy the highest salaries.
Truck Driver - Salary Differences
| Job | Salary | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Owner Operator Truck Driver | AU$37.60/hour | +26% |
| Underground Truck Driver | AU$36.70/hour | +23% |
| Mining Truck Driver | AU$33.70/hour | +13% |
| Interstate Truck Driver | AU$33.10/hour | +11% |
| Long Distance Truck Driver | AU$32.50/hour | +9% |
| Long Haul Truck Driver | AU$30.70/hour | +3% |
| Road Train Truck Driver | AU$27.10/hour | -9% |
| Concrete Truck Driver | AU$24.80/hour | -17% |
Truck Driver - Pay by Experience Level in Australia
An Entry Level Truck Driver with less than three years of experience can expect to earn an average wage of AU$22.30 per hour. A mid career Truck Driver with 4-9 years of experience earns an average compensation of AU$27, while an experienced Truck Driver with 10-20 years of experience makes on average AU$32.90. Truck Drivers with more than 20 years of experience earn AU$35 per hour on average.
How Work Experience Affects the Salary of a Truck Driver in Australia
| Late Career | ▲ +17% |
| Experienced | ▲ +10% |
| Average Salary | AU$29.82/hour |
| Mid Career | ▼ -9% |
| Entry Level | ▼ -25% |
Gender Breakdown
Female
4%
4%
Male
96%
96%
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The salary information presented on this page is based on all 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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