Baggage Handler salary in Australia
Updated 23 July 2026
Take-home on the median Baggage Handler salary of $49,775 — after $5,199 income tax and $996 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Baggage Handler roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Jetstar Airways★ 3.6 | $100,000 | $60,000 – $140,000 |
| Australian Taxation Office★ 4.0 | $69,603 | $66,824 – $72,383 |
| Coles Group★ 3.5 | $55,486 | $53,629 – $57,363 |
| Front Age Consulting | $55,328 | $53,352 – $57,304 |
| Menzies Aviation★ 3.0 | $53,352 | $19,187 – $65,860 |
| Swissport★ 2.9 | $51,376 | $42,168 – $59,280 |
| Dnata Airport Services★ 2.9 | $49,400 | $41,496 – $49,400 |
| Dnata★ 3.1 | $48,214 | $47,049 – $49,400 |
| Qantas★ 3.8 | $48,100 | $34,600 – $59,670 |
| Star Aviation Services★ 2.6 | $46,634 | $43,472 – $49,775 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $45,725 | $43,847 – $47,622 |
| Virgin Australia★ 3.4 | $45,250 | $34,244 – $53,945 |
Baggage Handler pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
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Salary figures are market estimates built from third-party data and community submissions — they show what the market pays, not what any individual employer will offer. Take-home figures are 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.