Machine Operator salary in South Australia
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $59,774 — South Australia sits $4,446 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Machine Operator salary of $55,328 — after $6,948 income tax and $1,107 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Mars★ 4.3 | $90,254 | $86,561 – $93,947 |
| Vinpac International★ 3.0 | $64,141 | $61,078 – $67,184 |
| EC Carpets★ 3.8 | $63,291 | $55,229 – $68,132 |
| PepsiCo★ 3.8 | $62,000 | $60,000 – $63,000 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $61,533 | $58,786 – $64,299 |
| Inghams Enterprises★ 3.5 | $60,000 | $57,449 – $62,552 |
| The Arnott's Group★ 3.7 | $56,000 | $52,000 – $60,000 |
| Asahi Group Holdings★ 3.4 | $55,288 | $52,720 – $57,857 |
| Menzies Aviation★ 3.0 | $54,834 | $52,680 – $57,008 |
| BlueScope★ 3.5 | $53,925 | $51,376 – $56,454 |
| Adecco★ 3.5 | $53,767 | $51,574 – $55,960 |
| Enoplastic Group★ 2.7 | $53,352 | $53,352 – $53,352 |
| Pope Packaging★ 2.1 | $53,154 | $47,049 – $59,280 |
| San Remo★ 2.7 | $51,257 | $50,744 – $51,751 |
| Woolworths Group★ 3.5 | $49,281 | $47,464 – $51,099 |
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $48,965 | $47,029 – $50,922 |
| Mitolo Family Farms★ 3.0 | $46,555 | $45,448 – $49,400 |
| Mount Barker Fresh Markets★ 4.0 | $42,978 | $41,002 – $44,954 |
| WooliesX★ 3.6 | $29,948 | $28,709 – $31,187 |
Machine 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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