Process Operator salary in South Australia
Updated 8 August 2026
Nationally, the median is $94,000 — South Australia sits $26,816 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Process Operator salary of $67,184 — after $10,675 income tax and $1,344 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Process Operator roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| BHP★ 4.0 | $145,684 | $140,415 – $150,952 |
| GFG Alliance★ 3.2 | $104,945 | $101,315 – $108,575 |
| Orora★ 3.4 | $89,256 | $82,992 – $95,500 |
| The Smith's Snackfood Co.★ 3.5 | $70,425 | $69,160 – $75,286 |
| Nyrstar★ 3.2 | $69,745 | $66,673 – $72,818 |
| PepsiCo★ 3.8 | $61,829 | $56,454 – $67,184 |
| HS Fresh Food★ 2.9 | $59,320 | $56,573 – $62,086 |
| Baiada Poultry★ 2.9 | $53,312 | $50,823 – $55,802 |
| Sunfresh (Australia)★ 4.0 | $49,262 | $46,950 – $51,574 |
| Inghams Enterprises★ 3.4 | $49,143 | $47,345 – $50,941 |
| Maxiplas★ 3.1 | $43,116 | $41,437 – $44,776 |
Process Operator 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
Tasmania
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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 2026–27 estimates for an Australian resident with private hospital cover and no HECS debt. General information only — not financial or tax advice.