Salary of Machine Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Machine Operator earn?

$71,530 / Annual
Based on 17 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: $71,530 Maximum: $86,400

Minimum
$57,600 Average salary
$71,530 Maximum
$86,400

$5,961 / Monthly
Based on 17 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: $5,961 Maximum: $7,200

Minimum
$4,800 Average salary
$5,961 Maximum
$7,200

$199 / Daily
Based on 17 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: $199 Maximum: $240

Minimum
$160 Average salary
$199 Maximum
$240

$37 / Hourly
Based on 17 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: $45

Minimum
$30 Average salary
$37 Maximum
$45

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Machine Operator in Australia

Machine Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 month ago

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia PepsiCo Full-time

Overview Join PepsiCo SodaStream - Be part of a globally recognised brand where innovation, sustainability and people...
Machine Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 weeks ago

, Queensland, Australia Arnott’s Full-time

At The Arnott’s Group, the moments we create are made by the people behind them. From Tim Tams and Shapes to...
Machine Operator

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 21 hours ago

Mitchell, Queensland, Australia Orora Full-time

The Role Reporting into the shift supervisor and working a 12hr rotating shift 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am the key responsibilities...

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FAQ - Machine Operator

The average salary for Machine Operator is AUD71,530 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 17 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 AUD86,400

Data updated: October 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: 17 job postings with salary.