Salary of Machine Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

$70,652 / Annual
Based on 26 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $57,880 Average salary: $70,652 Maximum: $90,000

Minimum
$57,880 Average salary
$70,652 Maximum
$90,000

$5,888 / Monthly
Based on 26 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,823 Average salary: $5,888 Maximum: $7,500

Minimum
$4,823 Average salary
$5,888 Maximum
$7,500

$196 / Daily
Based on 26 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $161 Average salary: $196 Maximum: $250

Minimum
$161 Average salary
$196 Maximum
$250

$37 / Hourly
Based on 26 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $30 Average salary: $37 Maximum: $47

Minimum
$30 Average salary
$37 Maximum
$47

Salary data updated: July 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in Australia

Machine Operator

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 4 weeks ago

, Queensland, Australia WITRON Group Full-time $32

This is WITRON Are you ready WITRON Automation Logistic Systems welcomes those eager to launch or reinvent their...
Machine Operator

2 weeks ago

Biloela, Queensland, Australia Only Sponsorships Full-time EUR 60

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Machine Operator (Ash Operator/Maintainer) to join operations at Callide Power...
Machine Operators

2 weeks ago

Lennox Head, New South Wales, Australia Only Sponsorships Full-time EUR 70

We’re looking for experienced Heavy Machine Operators to join a leading Queensland civil contractor specialising in...

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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD70,652 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 26 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Machine Operator in Australia.

The lowest salary of Machine Operator per year in Australia is AUD57,880

The highest salary for Machine Operator per year in Australia is AUD90,000

Data updated: July 2026

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Methodology

Salary data is calculated from compensation ranges published in active job listings in Australia. Job postings that include salary information are analyzed to obtain minimum, average and maximum values by position. Data is updated monthly and reflects listings from the last 90 days. Sample size for this position: 26 job postings with salary.