Excavator Operator salary in New South Wales
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $73,112 — New South Wales sits $4,940 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Excavator Operator salary of $68,172 — after $11,240 income tax and $1,363 Medicare levy (2025–26 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 Excavator Operator roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| 360 Personnel★ 3.6 | $89,473 | $85,600 – $93,366 |
| Construct Personnel | $89,098 | $85,225 – $92,951 |
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $83,980 | $77,064 – $90,896 |
| Core Talent★ 3.5 | $73,112 | $73,112 – $73,112 |
| On Line Recruitment and Labour Hire | $71,590 | $68,864 – $74,317 |
| UGL★ 3.7 | $70,148 | $68,429 – $71,847 |
| ABC Civil Group★ 3.1 | $70,010 | $66,868 – $73,152 |
| Narellan Pools★ 2.4 | $69,358 | $67,026 – $71,689 |
| MetLife★ 3.7 | $68,646 | $65,979 – $71,314 |
| Chandler Macleod★ 4.0 | $67,184 | $63,232 – $77,064 |
| Wollondilly Shire Council★ 4.1 | $66,283 | $63,120 – $69,445 |
| Labourpower Recruitment Services★ 3.7 | $65,149 | $62,521 – $67,777 |
| Agri Labour★ 4.4 | $63,410 | $61,078 – $65,761 |
| Tasman Tank★ 3.1 | $60,535 | $58,330 – $62,815 |
| AG Workforce★ 4.6 | $59,359 | $57,225 – $61,473 |
| Labourforce★ 3.8 | $59,240 | $56,790 – $61,691 |
| DSC Personnel★ 4.0 | $59,142 | $57,126 – $61,157 |
| Ward (Australia)★ 4.4 | $54,304 | $52,349 – $56,260 |
| Valley Earthworks★ 4.0 | $46,970 | $46,298 – $47,641 |
| DHL Express★ 3.8 | $24,081 | $23,129 – $25,034 |
Excavator Operator pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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