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Machine Operators salaries in Australia

Advertised pay for Machine Operators roles (Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics) on Seek Australia — aggregated from real job-ad salary ranges.

AUD $57,500 – $122,500 a year

Typical midpoint around $77,500

Based on 449 jobs advertised on Seek · data refreshed 2 Jun 2026

What do Machine Operators roles pay?

Across 449 jobs advertised in Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics on Seek Australia, Machine Operators positions typically advertise between $57,500 and $122,500 AUD a year, with a typical midpoint around $77,500. Ranges are entered by the advertiser, so treat them as a negotiation guide rather than a guarantee.

Common roles

RoleTypical midSample
Machine Operator$78k87 jobs
Production Operator$68k59 jobs
Operator$83k19 jobs
Plant Operator$88k11 jobs
Forklift Driver$73k11 jobs
Manufacturing Operator$68k10 jobs
Line Operator$63k6 jobs
Process Operator$78k12 jobs

Related in Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics

  • Warehousing, Storage & Distribution $58k – $153k
  • Purchasing, Procurement & Inventory $68k – $203k
  • Management $98k – $253k
  • Production, Planning & Scheduling $68k – $203k
  • Quality Assurance & Control $68k – $203k
  • Team Leaders/Supervisors $68k – $153k
  • Aviation Services $68k – $253k
  • Road Transport $58k – $153k

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