Crane Operator salary in Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Take-home on the median Crane Operator salary of $82,992 — after $15,418 income tax and $1,660 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Crane Operator roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| East 2 West Conreting★ 5.0 | $79,475 | $72,183 – $90,185 |
| Batavia Blast Works★ 4.6 | $79,475 | $72,183 – $90,185 |
| Wetback Constructions | $79,475 | $72,183 – $90,185 |
| Insitu Construction and Maintenance★ 4.0 | $78,546 | $70,998 – $89,533 |
| Marine & Civil★ 3.4 | $78,546 | $70,998 – $89,533 |
| Rowland Constructors★ 3.7 | $77,538 | $70,207 – $86,351 |
| Spud and Stibbo | $75,339 | $66,619 – $85,243 |
| Thiess★ 3.6 | $70,928 | $64,421 – $80,476 |
| TC Drainage (WA)★ 3.9 | $70,928 | $64,421 – $80,476 |
| Haywards Steel Fabrication & Construction★ 3.8 | $70,928 | $64,421 – $80,486 |
| Global Cranes★ 5.0 | $68,488 | $63,291 – $81,154 |
| RTW Steel Fabrication & Construction★ 3.5 | $67,810 | $61,997 – $74,752 |
| Petro Welding★ 4.3 | $67,810 | $61,392 – $75,500 |
| Derek Gee Installations★ 3.5 | $67,810 | $61,392 – $75,500 |
| Dwyer Engineering and Construction★ 5.0 | $67,810 | $61,392 – $75,500 |
| Global Industrial Services★ 3.4 | $67,810 | $61,392 – $75,500 |
| Stronglift★ 4.3 | $58,015 | $52,048 – $62,284 |
| Ultimo Concrete Constructions★ 4.4 | $57,383 | $51,257 – $61,888 |
| Concrete Connect Services★ 4.2 | $55,032 | $50,684 – $59,754 |
| Ultimate Equipment★ 5.0 | $53,787 | $49,242 – $58,292 |
Crane Operator pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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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.