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Salary Guide

Machine Operator Salary in Australia

Based on 7,282 job listings - 2026

Average salary
$62,125 - $74,263
Median salary
$62,125 - $74,263
Lower rangeUpper range

Salary distribution by percentile

10th percentile$9K
25th percentile$11K
Median$62K
75th percentile$74K
90th percentile$85K

50% of professionals earn between $11,274 - $74,263 AUD

The median salary is $62,125

Top cities

Perth400 job openings
Melbourne386 job openings
Sydney386 job openings
Brisbane313 job openings
Adelaide158 job openings
Townsville44 job openings
Mackay37 job openings
Gold Coast29 job openings
Gold Coast City23 job openings
Darwin20 job openings

Machine Operator

7,282 job openings

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The average salary for a Machine Operator in Australia is AUD 62,125 - AUD 74,263 per year in 2026. The median salary is AUD 68,194 per year, based on 7,282 active job listings.

The cities with the most Machine Operator job opportunities in Australia are Perth, Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide. Perth leads with 400 job openings.

Explore 7,282 Machine Operator job listings in Australia on BeBee, or check our salary calculator for a personalized estimate.