Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Excavator Operator earn?

$90,171 / Annual
Based on 22 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $70,349 Average salary: $90,171 Maximum: $114,620

Minimum
$70,349 Average salary
$90,171 Maximum
$114,620

$7,514 / Monthly
Based on 22 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,862 Average salary: $7,514 Maximum: $9,552

Minimum
$5,862 Average salary
$7,514 Maximum
$9,552

$250 / Daily
Based on 22 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $195 Average salary: $250 Maximum: $318

Minimum
$195 Average salary
$250 Maximum
$318

$47 / Hourly
Based on 22 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $37 Average salary: $47 Maximum: $60

Minimum
$37 Average salary
$47 Maximum
$60

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia

Excavator Operator

1 week ago

Jimboomba QLD, Australia TFA Constructions Full-time

Excavator Operator / Multi-Skilled Operator Join Our Growing Team We're looking for an experienced Excavator...
Excavator Operator

1 week ago

Sydney NSW, New South Wales, Australia Big O Excavations Full-time

Excavator Operator Wanted – Detail Work - Join Our Team We are looking for an experienced excavator operator to...
Excavator Operator

2 weeks ago

Port Pirie SA, Australia VVEC - Clarkson Full-time

Job Info Location: PORT PIRIE, SA Salary: Hourly Rate Job Type: Permanent position | Casual...

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FAQ - Excavator Operator

The average salary for Excavator Operator is AUD90,171 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 22 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Excavator Operator in Australia.

The lowest salary of Excavator Operator per year in Australia is AUD70,349

The highest salary for Excavator Operator per year in Australia is AUD114,620

Data updated: August 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: 22 job postings with salary.