Loader Operator salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $67,184 — South Australia sits $2,510 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Loader Operator salary of $69,694 — after $11,696 income tax and $1,394 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 Loader Operator roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Byrnecut Mining★ 3.7 | $118,935 | $114,865 – $123,006 |
| Cleanaway★ 2.6 | $90,571 | $86,960 – $94,181 |
| Heading Contractors★ 4.4 | $80,996 | $78,230 – $83,822 |
| Latitude Recruitment | $76,906 | $74,298 – $79,514 |
| WALZ Construction★ 2.7 | $71,520 | $69,775 – $73,308 |
| Schindler★ 3.6 | $69,694 | $64,717 – $75,052 |
| Downer★ 3.3 | $49,281 | $47,049 – $51,495 |
Loader Operator pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
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