Machine Operator salary in Queensland
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $59,774 — Queensland sits $1,482 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Machine Operator salary of $58,292 — after $7,882 income tax and $1,166 Medicare levy (2026–27 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 Machine Operator roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Tinto★ 3.8 | $183,100 | $116,200 – $250,000 |
| BHP★ 4.0 | $134,000 | $76,800 – $354,000 |
| Glencore★ 3.5 | $120,000 | $101,500 – $137,000 |
| Downer★ 3.3 | $118,323 | $108,206 – $128,440 |
| Thiess★ 3.6 | $110,000 | $71,400 – $160,000 |
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $97,199 | $90,896 – $103,503 |
| Lactalis★ 3.7 | $79,040 | $53,352 – $88,446 |
| Visy★ 3.2 | $77,064 | $67,184 – $94,097 |
| Inghams Enterprises★ 3.5 | $66,156 | $51,376 – $80,917 |
| The Coca-Cola Company★ 4.1 | $63,331 | $51,376 – $75,286 |
| The Arnott's Group★ 3.7 | $63,232 | $55,328 – $79,040 |
| James Hardie Building Products★ 3.4 | $61,513 | $54,261 – $68,785 |
| AWX★ 4.0 | $60,268 | $55,328 – $65,208 |
| Australian Country Choice★ 2.5 | $59,280 | $59,280 – $59,280 |
| PPG★ 3.5 | $53,352 | $53,352 – $53,352 |
| RPR Trades | $52,364 | $49,400 – $55,328 |
| Priestley's Gourmet Delights★ 3.1 | $49,400 | $39,520 – $71,511 |
| Certags★ 3.2 | $39,520 | $37,643 – $43,472 |
Machine Operator pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
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