Salary of Truck Driver in Australia 2026

How much does a Truck Driver earn?

$72,057 / Annual
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $58,107 Average salary: $72,057 Maximum: $79,603

Minimum
$58,107 Average salary
$72,057 Maximum
$79,603

$6,005 / Monthly
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $4,842 Average salary: $6,005 Maximum: $6,634

Minimum
$4,842 Average salary
$6,005 Maximum
$6,634

$200 / Daily
Based on 13 job listings
Salaries are calculated as the average of salary ranges published in job listings. Data is aggregated monthly by job position.

Minimum: $161 Average salary: $200 Maximum: $221

Minimum
$161 Average salary
$200 Maximum
$221

$38 / Hourly
Based on 13 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: $38 Maximum: $41

Minimum
$30 Average salary
$38 Maximum
$41

Salary data updated: October 2026

Salary of Truck Driver in Australia

Truck Driver/Trainee Truck Driver

2 weeks ago

City Of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, Western Australia Northern Star Resources Limited Full-time $65,000 - $100,000 Contract

Ready to pursue your professional journey with Northern Star? As an ASX 50 global-scale gold miner, we have sizeable...
Truck Driver

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 weeks ago

Mackay, Queensland, Australia Centurion Transport Full-time

Tug Driver We’re looking for a reliable Tug Driver to join our team in Wingfield. In this role, you’ll be...
Truck Driver

Found at: Fantastic ATS - 2 months ago

Ipswich City, Queensland, Australia Jaybro Group Full-time

Jaybro is a leading supplier to the construction and infrastructure industry across Australia and New Zealand. We’re a...

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FAQ - Truck Driver

The average salary for Truck Driver is AUD72,057 per year in Australia. Salary estimates are based on 13 salaries shared anonymously with Trabajo.org by employees with the position of Truck Driver in Australia.

The lowest salary of Truck Driver per year in Australia is AUD58,107

The highest salary for Truck Driver per year in Australia is AUD79,603

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: 13 job postings with salary.