How much does a Heavy Equipment Operator earn in Australia?

The estimated salary for Heavy Equipment Operator in Australia ranges from AUD 60,000 to AUD 74,000 AUD per year, depending on experience and location. Based on 3,884 job listings

Salary Guide

Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Australia

Based on 3,884 job listings - 2026

Average salary

$60,000 - $74,000

Median salary

$60,000 - $74,000

Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$28K

25th percentile$35K

Median$60K

75th percentile$74K

90th percentile$85K

50% of professionals earn between $34,674 - $74,000 AUD

The median salary is $60,000

Top cities

Brisbane164 job openings

Sydney101 job openings

Melbourne98 job openings

Perth57 job openings

Truganina48 job openings

Dandenong South44 job openings

Adelaide36 job openings

Eastern Creek28 job openings

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Heavy Equipment Operator

3,884 job openings

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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Australia is AUD 60,000 - AUD 74,000 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 67,000 per year, based on 3,884 active job listings.

The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in Australia are Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Truganina. Brisbane leads with 164 job openings.

Explore 3,884 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.