Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia 2026

How much does a Excavator Operator earn?

$100,677 / Annual
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $23,040 Average salary: $100,677 Maximum: $13,667

Minimum
$23,040 Average salary
$100,677 Maximum
$13,667

$8,390 / Monthly
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $1,920 Average salary: $8,390 Maximum: $1,139

Minimum
$1,920 Average salary
$8,390 Maximum
$1,139

$280 / Daily
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $64 Average salary: $280 Maximum: $38

Minimum
$64 Average salary
$280 Maximum
$38

$52 / Hourly
Based on 14 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $12 Average salary: $52 Maximum: $7

Minimum
$12 Average salary
$52 Maximum
$7

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Excavator Operator in Australia

Excavator Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 3 months ago

Adelaide, South Australia The CSL Group Inc Remote Full-time

Overview Are you a Excavator Operator? Would you like to contribute to shaping the future of sustainable shipping while...
Excavator Operator

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 1 month ago

Brookfield, Queensland, Australia Select People / Apprentice Recruit Full-time $40 Permanent

Join a fast-growing Brisbane landscaping company delivering large-scale hotel, bar, acreage and commercial projects....
Excavator Operator

Found at: Partner job source - 3 days ago

Singleton, New South Wales, NSW, Australia Thiess Full-time

**Make your Mark** With a global business, we offer diverse and rewarding careers. We are committed to Thiess being a...

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FAQ - Excavator Operator

The average salary for Excavator Operator is AUD100,677 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 14 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 AUD23,040

The highest salary for Excavator Operator per year in Australia is AUD13,667

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: 14 job postings with salary.