Salary of Machine Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

$70,691 / Annual
Based on 19 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: $70,691 Maximum: $90,000

Minimum
$57,600 Average salary
$70,691 Maximum
$90,000

$5,891 / Monthly
Based on 19 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: $5,891 Maximum: $7,500

Minimum
$4,800 Average salary
$5,891 Maximum
$7,500

$196 / Daily
Based on 19 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: $196 Maximum: $250

Minimum
$160 Average salary
$196 Maximum
$250

$37 / Hourly
Based on 19 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: $37 Maximum: $47

Minimum
$30 Average salary
$37 Maximum
$47

Salary data updated: July 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in Australia

Machine Operator

7 days ago

Smithfield, New South Wales, Australia Cranfield Group – CCS Full-time

Machine Operator – Day Shift | Smithfield Join a well-established Australian supplier of premium steel, formwork and...
Machine Operator

7 days ago

Biloela, Queensland, Banana, Australia Programmed Skilled Workforce Full-time $72,000

We are seeking a reliable and motivated Machine Operator to join operations at Callide Power Station in Biloela. This is...
Machine Operator

7 days ago

Canning Vale, Western Australia, Northern Beaches KB Seafood Company Pty Ltd Full-time

Fulltime, Permanent role $30.34 / hour + Superannuation + Penalties for Overtime hours Early Start, Early Finish KB...

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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD70,691 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 19 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: July 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: 19 job postings with salary.