Driller salary in Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Take-home on the median Driller salary of $120,625 — after $26,708 income tax and $2,413 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
National figures · February 2026 · Source: Jobs and Skills Australia (© Commonwealth of Australia), CC BY 4.0
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Driller roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| RUC Cementation Mining★ 3.2 | $160,000 | $94,500 – $165,000 |
| BHP★ 4.0 | $144,728 | $123,456 – $166,000 |
| Ausdrill★ 3.6 | $140,000 | $105,000 – $150,000 |
| Boart Longyear★ 3.0 | $130,000 | $100,800 – $160,000 |
| Swick Mining★ 2.5 | $120,313 | $80,133 – $145,000 |
| NES Fircroft★ 4.0 | $120,000 | $120,000 – $120,000 |
| Thiess★ 3.6 | $115,734 | $112,909 – $118,560 |
| Barminco★ 3.9 | $115,000 | $110,000 – $120,000 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $111,644 | $102,752 – $118,560 |
| JSW Australia★ 2.4 | $110,656 | $106,704 – $114,608 |
| Programmed (Australia)★ 3.2 | $104,115 | $103,503 – $104,728 |
| Action Drill & Blast★ 3.8 | $102,752 | $86,944 – $103,503 |
| Rio Tinto★ 3.8 | $89,000 | $78,000 – $181,400 |
| Aston Advantage★ 4.0 | $88,920 | $75,088 – $120,536 |
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $86,944 | $67,184 – $104,728 |
| Heading Contractors★ 4.4 | $78,605 | $76,689 – $80,562 |
| Titeline Drilling★ 2.9 | $72,000 | $72,000 – $130,000 |
| Fuelfix★ 3.2 | $69,592 | $68,733 – $70,451 |
| Laing O'Rourke★ 3.7 | $67,056 | $67,056 – $67,056 |
| Kennelly Constructions★ 5.0 | $67,056 | $67,056 – $67,056 |
Driller pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
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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.