Salary of Machine Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

$71,105 / Annual
Based on 20 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $56,000 Average salary: $71,105 Maximum: $92,000

Minimum
$56,000 Average salary
$71,105 Maximum
$92,000

$5,925 / Monthly
Based on 20 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,667 Average salary: $5,925 Maximum: $7,667

Minimum
$4,667 Average salary
$5,925 Maximum
$7,667

$198 / Daily
Based on 20 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $156 Average salary: $198 Maximum: $256

Minimum
$156 Average salary
$198 Maximum
$256

$37 / Hourly
Based on 20 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $29 Average salary: $37 Maximum: $48

Minimum
$29 Average salary
$37 Maximum
$48

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in Australia

Machine Operators

5 days ago

Thurgoona NSW, Australia Programmed Maintenance Services Full-time

🛠️ MACHINE OPERATORS WANTED 🛠️ Based in Thurgoona Industrial Estate, our client is one of...
Machine Operator

6 days ago

Warwick Farm NSW, Southern Downs, Australia Visy Full-time

Reporting to the Shift Manager, these roles will be full time or fixed term working either day or afternoon shift...
Machine Operator

7 days ago

Salisbury SA, Australia Bega Group Full-time

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and...

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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD71,105 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 20 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 AUD56,000

The highest salary for Machine Operator per year in Australia is AUD92,000

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: 20 job postings with salary.