Excavator Operator salary in Tasmania
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $73,112 — Tasmania sits $20,106 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Excavator Operator salary of $53,006 — after $6,485 income tax and $1,060 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Watpac Construction★ 3.2 | $53,016 | $50,704 – $55,407 |
Excavator Operator pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
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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 2025–26 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.