Machine Operator salary in Victoria
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $59,774 — Victoria sits $494 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Machine Operator salary of $59,280 — after $8,193 income tax and $1,186 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CSR Limited★ 2.8 | $81,016 | $59,280 – $88,920 |
| Nufarm★ 3.2 | $80,000 | $65,000 – $84,000 |
| Fulton Hogan★ 4.0 | $78,665 | $63,232 – $94,097 |
| Aspen Pharmacare★ 3.3 | $77,281 | $67,184 – $141,146 |
| Bega Group★ 3.6 | $75,088 | $69,160 – $84,691 |
| Visy★ 3.2 | $73,112 | $56,118 – $93,603 |
| Chandler Macleod★ 4.0 | $70,148 | $59,280 – $92,872 |
| Mondelēz International★ 3.8 | $67,000 | $58,800 – $75,000 |
| BlueScope★ 3.5 | $65,998 | $51,376 – $71,413 |
| Coca-Cola Europacific Partners★ 3.7 | $65,000 | $65,000 – $65,000 |
| Alepat Taylor★ 2.8 | $61,256 | $49,400 – $79,040 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $59,280 | $49,400 – $81,016 |
| Galaxy Personnel★ 2.9 | $57,304 | $51,376 – $67,184 |
| Opal★ 2.8 | $56,889 | $55,328 – $75,286 |
| Tricab★ 2.2 | $56,500 | $45,000 – $67,500 |
| Krehalon★ 3.8 | $56,454 | $49,400 – $59,280 |
| Ozstaff Career Services★ 3.3 | $53,352 | $51,376 – $55,328 |
| Coca-Cola Amatil★ 3.3 | $51,376 | $51,376 – $51,376 |
| Autex Industries★ 3.2 | $49,400 | $47,543 – $55,328 |
| McDonald's★ 3.6 | $43,472 | $43,472 – $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
Queensland
Western Australia
South Australia
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