How much does a print operator make in Australia?
A$58,540a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$4,878 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$4,095
- Equals
- $40,220
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.8 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 | $70,980 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $69,340 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $64,890 |
| 9. United Kingdom | $41,870 |
| 10. Australia | $40,220 |
| 11. Luxembourg estimate | $39,180 |
| 144. Kenya estimate | $125 |
Similar jobs
Craft and related trades workers
- Prepress technicianA$82,460
- Bindery workerA$41,890
- Watch makerA$61,260
- BasketmakerA$55,510
Frequently asked questions
How much does a print operator make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$4,878 a month, A$58,540 a year.
Which country pays a print operator the most?
Germany, with a median of $49,730 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a print operator make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $45,780 a year against $40,220 in Australia, 1.1 times more.
Who makes more, a print operator or a prepress technician?
A prepress technician: A$82,460 a year against A$58,540 for a print operator, 1.4 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate