Truck Driver salary in Northern Territory
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $61,256 — Northern Territory sits $15,848 above the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Truck Driver salary of $77,104 — after $13,919 income tax and $1,542 Medicare levy (2025–26 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 Truck Driver roles by employer — medians include bonuses and other cash compensation, so they sit above base-salary figures.
| Company | Median total pay | Typical range |
|---|---|---|
| Newmont★ 3.6 | $119,107 | $114,278 – $123,936 |
| Australian Army★ 3.6 | $90,170 | $87,282 – $93,058 |
| Glencore★ 3.5 | $87,223 | $84,167 – $90,279 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $86,944 | $86,944 – $86,944 |
| Chandler Macleod★ 4.0 | $86,865 | $83,249 – $90,461 |
| AWX★ 4.0 | $84,928 | $81,510 – $88,347 |
| Mecca and Son Trucking★ 3.5 | $80,094 | $76,466 – $83,722 |
| Australian Transit Group Downunder★ 3.5 | $76,669 | $73,270 – $80,087 |
| Cookers Bulk Oil System★ 2.4 | $67,303 | $64,576 – $70,029 |
| Hertz★ 3.7 | $53,231 | $51,230 – $55,231 |
| AJ Couriers & Haulage | $52,621 | $50,724 – $54,538 |
Truck Driver 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
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
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