Deckhand salary in South Australia
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $75,000 — South Australia sits $3,221 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Deckhand salary of $78,221 — after $13,986 income tax and $1,564 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Deckhand roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Maritime Constructions★ 3.5 | $120,488 | $115,414 – $125,563 |
| Port Lincoln Tugs | $78,845 | $47,450 – $84,643 |
| SeaLink Travel Group★ 4.0 | $58,351 | $56,257 – $60,426 |
| Clean Seas (Australia)★ 1.6 | $51,672 | $49,538 – $53,826 |
| Captain Cook Cruises★ 4.1 | $50,222 | $48,259 – $52,185 |
| Stehr Group | $43,176 | $41,555 – $44,776 |
Deckhand pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Tasmania
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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.