Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Excavator Operator earn?

$98,560 / Annual
Based on 11 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: $98,560 Maximum: $10,833

Minimum
$70,349 Average salary
$98,560 Maximum
$10,833

$8,213 / Monthly
Based on 11 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: $8,213 Maximum: $903

Minimum
$5,862 Average salary
$8,213 Maximum
$903

$274 / Daily
Based on 11 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: $274 Maximum: $30

Minimum
$195 Average salary
$274 Maximum
$30

$51 / Hourly
Based on 11 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: $51 Maximum: $6

Minimum
$37 Average salary
$51 Maximum
$6

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia

Excavator Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 3 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia The CSL Group Inc Remote Full-time

Overview Are you a Excavator Operator? Would you like to contribute to shaping the future of sustainable shipping while...
Excavator Operator

3 weeks ago

Sydney CBD NSW, New South Wales, Australia Canada Steamship Lines Full-time

Are you a Excavator Operator? Would you like to contribute to shaping the future of sustainable shipping while...
Excavator Operator

3 weeks ago

Londonderry NSW, Australia A&T CIVILWORX PTY LTD Full-time

HIGH DETAIL EXCAVATOR OPERATOR – ONGOING WORK A&T Civilworx Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced High Detail...

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FAQ - Excavator Operator

The average salary for Excavator Operator is AUD98,560 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 11 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 AUD10,833

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: 11 job postings with salary.