Salary of Machine Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

$70,061 / Annual
Based on 30 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $57,600 Average salary: $70,061 Maximum: $90,000

Minimum
$57,600 Average salary
$70,061 Maximum
$90,000

$5,838 / Monthly
Based on 30 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,800 Average salary: $5,838 Maximum: $7,500

Minimum
$4,800 Average salary
$5,838 Maximum
$7,500

$195 / Daily
Based on 30 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $160 Average salary: $195 Maximum: $250

Minimum
$160 Average salary
$195 Maximum
$250

$36 / Hourly
Based on 30 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: $36 Maximum: $47

Minimum
$30 Average salary
$36 Maximum
$47

Salary data updated: July 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in Australia

Machine Operator

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 month 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

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 17 hours ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Visy Full-time

Role Details We’re seeking an experienced Machine Operator to join Visy Cell at our Truganina site. This permanent...
Machine Operators

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 1 day ago

Sydney, Australia RPR Trades Full-time

Machine Operator with Forklift LicenseWe are currently seeking highly driven and skilled Machine Operators for a...

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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD70,061 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 30 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 AUD57,600

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: 30 job postings with salary.