Nationally, the median is $49,775 — Victoria sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Baggage Handler salary of $49,775 — after $5,467 income tax and $996 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
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 |
| Virgin Australia★ 3.4 | $62,936 | $60,367 – $65,504 |
| Coles Group★ 3.5 | $55,486 | $53,154 – $57,838 |
| Front Age Consulting | $55,486 | $53,392 – $57,561 |
| Melbourne Airport★ 2.9 | $55,368 | $53,135 – $57,600 |
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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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.
| Swissport★ 2.9 | $50,388 | $43,472 – $57,877 |
| Star Aviation Services★ 2.6 | $49,499 | $47,503 – $51,514 |
| Dnata★ 3.1 | $49,380 | $46,930 – $51,811 |
| Dnata Airport Services★ 2.9 | $47,483 | $45,606 – $49,360 |
| Oceania Aviation★ 3.0 | $46,871 | $45,013 – $48,748 |
| Qantas★ 3.8 | $43,472 | $42,346 – $53,352 |
| Menzies Aviation★ 3.0 | $36,279 | $19,187 – $53,352 |