Take-home on the median Blast Hole Driller salary of $106,704 — after $22,799 income tax and $2,134 Medicare levy (2025–26 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
Reported total pay for Blast Hole Driller roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Ausdrill★ 3.6 | $167,578 | $160,918 – $174,237 |
| Rio Tinto★ 3.8 | $151,542 | $145,242 – $157,841 |
| Grange Resources★ 3.9 | $128,456 | $123,170 – $133,742 |
| Murchison Blasting Services★ 3.0 | $122,216 | $117,651 – $126,780 |
| Dynamic Drill & Blast★ 1.5 | $119,627 |
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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.
| $114,904 – $124,350 |
| WorkPac★ 3.5 | $115,991 | $111,723 – $120,240 |
| Action Drill & Blast★ 3.8 | $107,277 | $102,890 – $111,664 |
| SRG Global★ 3.5 | $93,168 | $88,880 – $97,476 |
| BHP★ 3.9 | $87,000 | $12,000 – $162,000 |
| Fullbore Mining | $78,823 | $76,096 – $81,550 |