Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Excavator Operator earn?

Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia 2026

Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia

$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

Salary data updated: September 2026

Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia

  • Excavator Operator

    4 weeks ago

    Brisbane QLD, Australia Excavator Edge Full-time

    Excavator Edge is looking a Multi-Skilled Operator with truck license to join our team Company Overview: We are a...

  • Excavator Operator

    4 weeks ago

    Townsville QLD, Australia Mining Pro Full-time

    Leading Hand - Tailings Project Join Mining Pro to work on a new Tailings Project in...

  • Excavator Operator

    4 weeks ago

    Queensland, Cassowary Coast, Australia Talent Focus Full-time

    Full-Time Position | Flagstone & Surrounding Areas We are currently seeking an experienced Excavator Operator to...

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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.