Deckhand salary in Victoria
Updated 23 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $75,000 — Victoria sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Deckhand salary of $75,000 — after $13,020 income tax and $1,500 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Port of Portland (Australia)★ 3.7 | $85,018 | $72,432 – $91,956 |
| Kiandra★ 4.2 | $60,137 | $58,151 – $62,122 |
| Melbourne River Cruises★ 3.9 | $57,442 | $54,933 – $59,972 |
| Port Phillip Ferries★ 1.2 | $57,284 | $54,656 – $59,932 |
| Carbon Revolution★ 3.0 | $53,253 | $51,336 – $55,190 |
Deckhand pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Queensland
South Australia
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.