Freight Handler salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $63,232 — South Australia sits $11,856 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Freight Handler salary of $51,376 — after $5,971 income tax and $1,028 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 Freight Handler roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas★ 3.8 | $69,338 | $66,295 – $72,381 |
| StarTrack Express★ 3.7 | $51,376 | $51,376 – $73,112 |
| CouriersPlease★ 2.6 | $47,720 | $45,823 – $49,637 |
| Australia Post★ 3.4 | $40,280 | $38,742 – $41,817 |
Freight Handler 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
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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.