Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Excavator Operator earn?

$83,412 / Annual
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $63,360 Average salary: $83,412 Maximum: $117,120

Minimum
$63,360 Average salary
$83,412 Maximum
$117,120

$6,951 / Monthly
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,280 Average salary: $6,951 Maximum: $9,760

Minimum
$5,280 Average salary
$6,951 Maximum
$9,760

$232 / Daily
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $176 Average salary: $232 Maximum: $325

Minimum
$176 Average salary
$232 Maximum
$325

$43 / Hourly
Based on 15 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $33 Average salary: $43 Maximum: $61

Minimum
$33 Average salary
$43 Maximum
$61

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia

Excavator Operator

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 22 hours ago

Australia - Singleton Pageup Full-time

Excavator Operator Job ID933014 Job TypePermanent Full Time LocationAustralia - Singleton CategoriesMining...
Excavator Operators

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 22 hours ago

Perth, Western Australia DM Civil Full-time

Company DescriptionWe're civil contractors based in Perth, providing tailored solutions to our clients. We work...
Excavator Operator

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 22 hours ago

Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia WEM Civil Full-time $33 - $45 Permanent

WEM Water is a Sydney Water accredited provider, specialising in the delivery of water and sewer infrastructure across...

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FAQ - Excavator Operator

The average salary for Excavator Operator is AUD83,412 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 15 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 AUD63,360

The highest salary for Excavator Operator per year in Australia is AUD117,120

Data updated: September 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: 15 job postings with salary.