How much does a textile machine operator make in Australia?
A$47,470a year
This is the median gross salary: half earn more and half earn less. That is A$3,955 a month.
- Approx. take-home per month
- A$3,481
- Equals
- $32,610
- Compared with the median pay in Australia
- 0.6 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 | $60,670 |
| 2. Belgium estimate | $58,590 |
| 3. Switzerland estimate | $57,990 |
| 14. United Kingdom estimate | $32,800 |
| 15. Australia | $32,610 |
| 16. Canada | $28,480 |
| 144. Nigeria estimate | $337 |
Similar jobs
Plant and machine operators and assemblers
- Winder operatorA$47,470
- Sewing machine operatorA$44,960
- Laundry workerA$44,100
- MinersA$137,400
- Rig drillerA$137,400
- Stone fabricatorA$84,520
- Photo retoucherA$46,070
- Heat treat operatorA$81,780
Frequently asked questions
How much does a textile machine operator make a month in Australia?
The median gross salary is A$3,955 a month, A$47,470 a year.
Which country pays a textile machine operator the most?
Germany, with a median of $43,250 a year before tax, according to our data.
Does a textile machine operator make more in Australia or in United States?
In United States: $39,530 a year against $32,610 in Australia, 1.2 times more.
Who makes more, a textile machine operator or a sewing machine operator?
A textile machine operator: A$47,470 a year against A$44,960 for a sewing machine operator, 1.1 times more.
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025. How we calculate