Average salary
$47,500 - $63,750
Median salary
$47,500 - $63,750
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$31K
25th percentile$39K
Median$48K
75th percentile$64K
90th percentile$73K
50% of professionals earn between $38,625 - $63,750 AUD
The median salary is $47,500
Top cities
Sydney137 job openings
Brisbane137 job openings
Melbourne97 job openings
Eastern Creek95 job openings
Dandenong60 job openings
Adelaide60 job openings
Eagle Farm60 job openings
Dandenong South56 job openings
Perth51 job openings
Truganina35 job openings
Crestmead30 job openings
Acacia Ridge30 job openings
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The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Australia is AUD 47,500 - AUD 63,750 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 55,625 per year, based on 5,152 active job listings.
The cities with the most Heavy Equipment Operator job opportunities in Australia are Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Eastern Creek, Dandenong. Sydney leads with 137 job openings.
Explore 5,152 Heavy Equipment Operator job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.