Tanker Driver salary in Queensland
Updated 8 August 2026
Nationally, the median is $80,000 — Queensland sits $0 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Tanker Driver salary of $80,000 — after $14,520 income tax and $1,600 Medicare levy (2026–27 resident, no HECS, private hospital cover).
What companies pay
Reported total pay for Tanker Driver roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Emerald Carrying | $150,908 | $145,323 – $156,492 |
| Origin Energy★ 3.4 | $98,422 | $94,366 – $102,478 |
| Hills Tankers★ 4.5 | $92,951 | $89,454 – $96,429 |
| Australian Government, Department of Defence★ 3.7 | $79,701 | $76,878 – $82,525 |
| Agri Labour★ 4.4 | $59,280 | $59,280 – $59,280 |
| Boral★ 2.8 | $52,500 | $50,000 – $55,000 |
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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.