Salary of Plant Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Plant Operator earn?

$80,885 / Annual
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $60,000 Average salary: $80,885 Maximum: $98,000

Minimum
$60,000 Average salary
$80,885 Maximum
$98,000

$6,740 / Monthly
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,000 Average salary: $6,740 Maximum: $8,167

Minimum
$5,000 Average salary
$6,740 Maximum
$8,167

$225 / Daily
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $167 Average salary: $225 Maximum: $272

Minimum
$167 Average salary
$225 Maximum
$272

$42 / Hourly
Based on 9 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $31 Average salary: $42 Maximum: $51

Minimum
$31 Average salary
$42 Maximum
$51

Salary data updated: May 2026

Salary of Plant Operator in Australia

Plant Operator

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 2 months ago

Sydney, Australia Synergie Australia Full-time

We think outside the box by redefining recruitment. Through long-term partnerships, we connect the right...
Plant Operator

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 10 hours ago

Rocklea - QLD, Queensland, Australia Remondis Full-time

We are hiring for an experienced and multi-skilled Operations Manager to join our team. The future we’re working...
Plant Operators

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 2 days ago

, Queensland, Australia McCosker Contracting Pty Ltd Full-time

Join McCosker Contracting – Experienced Multi-Skilled Operators Wanted Location: Gladstone project Roster: 5/2 –...

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FAQ - Plant Operator

The average salary for Plant Operator is AUD80,885 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 9 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Plant Operator in Australia.

The lowest salary of Plant Operator per year in Australia is AUD60,000

The highest salary for Plant Operator per year in Australia is AUD98,000

Data updated: May 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: 9 job postings with salary.