Average salary
$60,000 - $65,000
Median salary
$60,000 - $65,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$9K
25th percentile$11K
Median$60K
75th percentile$65K
90th percentile$75K
50% of professionals earn between $10,833 - $65,000 AUD
The median salary is $60,000
Top cities
Brisbane131 job openings
Melbourne115 job openings
Sydney113 job openings
Adelaide53 job openings
Dandenong50 job openings
Truganina48 job openings
Dandenong South39 job openings
Perth39 job openings
Eastern Creek37 job openings
Wetherill Park30 job openings
Acacia Ridge22 job openings
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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Australia is AUD 60,000 - AUD 65,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 62,500 per year, based on 4,084 active job listings.
The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Dandenong. Brisbane leads with 131 job openings.
Explore 4,084 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.