Salary of Plant Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Plant Operator earn?

$80,349 / Annual
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $66,989 Average salary: $80,349 Maximum: $96,000

Minimum
$66,989 Average salary
$80,349 Maximum
$96,000

$6,696 / Monthly
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $5,582 Average salary: $6,696 Maximum: $8,000

Minimum
$5,582 Average salary
$6,696 Maximum
$8,000

$223 / Daily
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $186 Average salary: $223 Maximum: $267

Minimum
$186 Average salary
$223 Maximum
$267

$42 / Hourly
Based on 12 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $35 Average salary: $42 Maximum: $50

Minimum
$35 Average salary
$42 Maximum
$50

Salary data updated: August 2026

Salary of Plant Operator in Australia

Plant Operator

6 days ago

Caloundra QLD, Sunshine Coast, Australia Remondis Full-time

We are hiring for multi-skilled Plant Operators to join our team. The future we’re working towards...
Plant Operator

4 days ago

Carbunup River WA, Augusta-Margaret River Shire, Australia Anstee Earthmoving Pty Ltd Full-time

ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a reliable and safety-focused All Round Plant Operator to join our team. The...
Plant Operator

4 days ago

Wagga Wagga NSW, Australia Wamarra Full-time

This is Wamarra. Taking its name from the Wiradjuri word meaning ‘to build,' Wamarra is a majority...

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FAQ - Plant Operator

The average salary for Plant Operator is AUD80,349 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 12 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Plant Operator in Australia.

The lowest salary of Plant Operator per year in Australia is AUD66,989

The highest salary for Plant Operator per year in Australia is AUD96,000

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: 12 job postings with salary.