Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Australia
Heavy Equipment Operator Salary in Sydney
Based on 148 job listings - Sydney, Australia 2026
Average salary
$41,364 - $57,273
Median salary
$43,000 - $60,000
Lower rangeUpper range
Salary distribution by percentile
10th percentile$32K
25th percentile$40K
Median$43K
75th percentile$44K
90th percentile$48K
50% of professionals earn between $40,000 - $43,750 AUD
The median salary is $43,000
Compare with national average
Sydney
Average salary
41,364 - 57,273
Median salary
43,000 - 60,000
148 job openings
Australia
Average salary
49,000 - 65,000
Median salary
49,000 - 65,000
5,168 job openings
Other cities
Brisbane149 job openings
Melbourne102 job openings
Eastern Creek98 job openings
Adelaide59 job openings
Eagle Farm57 job openings
Dandenong South56 job openings
Perth51 job openings
Dandenong46 job openings
Truganina35 job openings
Crestmead31 job openings
Acacia Ridge30 job openings
The average salary for a Heavy Equipment Operator in Sydney, Australia is AUD 41,364 - AUD 57,273 per year in 2026, based on 148 job listings.
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