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Plant & Machinery Operators salaries in Australia

Advertised pay for Plant & Machinery Operators roles (Construction) on Seek Australia — aggregated from real job-ad salary ranges.

AUD $57,500 – $152,500 a year

Typical midpoint around $82,500

Based on 328 jobs advertised on Seek · data refreshed 2 Jun 2026

What do Plant & Machinery Operators roles pay?

Across 328 jobs advertised in Construction on Seek Australia, Plant & Machinery Operators positions typically advertise between $57,500 and $152,500 AUD a year, with a typical midpoint around $82,500. Ranges are entered by the advertiser, so treat them as a negotiation guide rather than a guarantee.

Common roles

RoleTypical midSample
Plant Operator$83k43 jobs
Excavator Operator$98k23 jobs
Vacuum Truck Driver$78k14 jobs
Crane Operator$98k13 jobs
Operator$83k9 jobs
Loader Operator$83k4 jobs
Grader Operator$98k5 jobs
Roller Operator$83k7 jobs

Related in Construction

  • Project Management $98k – $353k
  • Contracts Management $98k – $353k
  • Health, Safety & Environment $98k – $253k
  • Estimating $78k – $253k
  • Foreperson/Supervisors $78k – $253k
  • Planning & Scheduling $78k – $253k
  • Management $118k – $353k
  • Surveying $78k – $203k

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