Salary of Machine Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

$69,802 / Annual
Based on 24 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: $69,802 Maximum: $90,000

Minimum
$57,600 Average salary
$69,802 Maximum
$90,000

$5,817 / Monthly
Based on 24 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: $5,817 Maximum: $7,500

Minimum
$4,800 Average salary
$5,817 Maximum
$7,500

$194 / Daily
Based on 24 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: $194 Maximum: $250

Minimum
$160 Average salary
$194 Maximum
$250

$36 / Hourly
Based on 24 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: August 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

4 days ago

Salisbury SA, Australia Bega Group Full-time

If you are curious & creative, invested in not only your own success but also the growth of others, and...
Machine Operators

2 days ago

Thurgoona NSW, Australia Programmed Maintenance Services Full-time

🛠️ MACHINE OPERATORS WANTED 🛠️ Based in Thurgoona Industrial Estate, our client is one of...

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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD69,802 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 24 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: August 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: 24 job postings with salary.