Excavator Operator salary in Victoria
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $73,112 — Victoria sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Excavator Operator salary of $73,112 — after $12,722 income tax and $1,462 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ironside (Australia)★ 4.4 | $130,162 | $124,861 – $135,463 |
| Multiplex★ 3.8 | $100,334 | $96,572 – $104,095 |
| Sawan plumbing & excavation | $82,893 | $80,008 – $85,798 |
| Ausland Landscaping | $82,467 | $79,266 – $85,669 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $78,902 | $75,918 – $81,885 |
| Sportscape Constructions★ 1.9 | $78,763 | $75,701 – $81,826 |
| Construct Personnel | $75,483 | $72,598 – $78,348 |
| Chandler Macleod★ 4.0 | $73,527 | $70,682 – $76,353 |
| Harman Contracting Services★ 3.4 | $73,132 | $69,931 – $76,333 |
| Trades Workforce Solutions | $72,124 | $69,160 – $75,088 |
| Blaze Staffing Solutions★ 4.0 | $69,516 | $66,473 – $72,559 |
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $69,417 | $66,473 – $72,341 |
| A&K Earth Movers★ 2.7 | $69,397 | $66,354 – $72,440 |
| Your Local Plumbing Group★ 3.0 | $68,804 | $65,880 – $71,749 |
| Thiess★ 3.6 | $67,259 | $64,635 – $69,882 |
| Winslow Constructors★ 3.6 | $59,655 | $57,383 – $61,928 |
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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