Crane Operator salary in South Australia
Updated 21 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $82,992 — South Australia sits $24,364 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Crane Operator salary of $58,628 — after $8,256 income tax and $1,173 Medicare levy (2025–26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Schindler★ 3.6 | $103,187 | $90,817 – $115,853 |
| Core Talent★ 3.5 | $84,632 | $81,550 – $87,715 |
| Heading Contractors★ 4.4 | $80,996 | $78,230 – $83,822 |
| Adriatic Stone★ 4.0 | $74,831 | $73,665 – $75,977 |
| Cup Foods | $74,831 | $73,665 – $75,977 |
| V Constructions★ 4.4 | $73,013 | $70,148 – $75,977 |
| Smart Tilings & Stone | $73,013 | $70,148 – $75,977 |
| WALZ Construction★ 2.7 | $70,093 | $66,890 – $73,931 |
| Stronglift★ 4.3 | $58,015 | $52,048 – $62,284 |
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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.