How much do earthmoving and related plant operators earn in Australia
A$93,690a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$7,808 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$6,077
- Equals
- $64,370
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 1.2 times
- Data from
- 2025
Where Australia ranks among 144 countries
Each line is a country, on a log scale from $100 to $100,000 a year.
In other countries
Median gross salary a year, in dollars.
| 1. Iceland estimate | $80,620 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $77,850 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $77,050 |
| 4. Luxembourg estimate | $71,010 |
| 5. Australia | $64,370 |
| 6. Denmark estimate | $62,720 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $448 |
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- Train driverA$141,300
- Motorcyle courierA$64,000
- Taxi driverA$49,930
- Bus driverA$89,510
- Truck driverA$88,880
Frequently asked questions
How much do earthmoving and related plant operators earn a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$7,808 a month, A$93,690 a year.
Which country pays earthmoving and related plant operators the most?
Australia, with a median of $64,370 a year before tax, according to our data.
Do earthmoving and related plant operators earn more in Australia or in United States?
In Australia: $64,370 a year against $59,120 in United States, 1.1 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate