Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Excavator Operator earn?

$91,276 / 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: $72,960 Average salary: $91,276 Maximum: $110,000

Minimum
$72,960 Average salary
$91,276 Maximum
$110,000

$7,606 / 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: $6,080 Average salary: $7,606 Maximum: $9,167

Minimum
$6,080 Average salary
$7,606 Maximum
$9,167

$254 / 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: $203 Average salary: $254 Maximum: $306

Minimum
$203 Average salary
$254 Maximum
$306

$48 / 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: $38 Average salary: $48 Maximum: $57

Minimum
$38 Average salary
$48 Maximum
$57

Salary data updated: May 2026

Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia

Excavator Operator

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 7 hours ago

Eva Valley, Australia MACA Full-time

The Role & Project As a proud Thiess company, MACA will provide specialist civil construction services at a greenfield...
Excavator Operator

Found at: Fantastic LinkedIn - 1 day ago

Joanna, South Australia SRG Global Full-time

Excavators Operator The Role: SRG Global are looking to add experienced Excavator Operators to our FIFO project...
Excavator Operator

Found at: Sourcestack Australia - 2 days ago

Admiral, Australia Genesis Minerals Full-time

Do you ASPIRE to join a new growth story in West Australian gold? Join usAccountable. Sustainable. People First....

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FAQ - Excavator Operator

The average salary for Excavator Operator is AUD91,276 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 24 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 AUD72,960

The highest salary for Excavator Operator per year in Australia is AUD110,000

Data updated: May 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.