Excavator Operator salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $73,112 — South Australia sits $2,525 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Excavator Operator salary of $70,587 — after $11,964 income tax and $1,412 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Heading Contractors★ 4.4 | $78,605 | $76,689 – $80,562 |
| Zancott Recruitment★ 3.6 | $74,890 | $72,401 – $77,400 |
| Schindler★ 3.6 | $70,587 | $65,526 – $76,038 |
| WALZ Construction★ 2.7 | $67,132 | $64,836 – $69,429 |
| Burton Demolition | $66,852 | $64,548 – $69,157 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $63,410 | $61,058 – $65,742 |
Excavator Operator pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
Western Australia
Tasmania
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