Truck Driver salary in Queensland
Updated 22 July 2026
Nationally, the median is $61,256 — Queensland sits $1,976 below the national figure. See the national picture →
Take-home on the median Truck Driver salary of $59,280 — after $8,461 income tax and $1,186 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 |
|---|---|---|
| WorkPac★ 3.4 | $92,872 | $92,872 – $92,872 |
| QUBE★ 3.6 | $85,000 | $63,000 – $130,000 |
| AWX★ 4.0 | $77,064 | $55,328 – $88,920 |
| Fuelfix★ 3.2 | $71,699 | $70,125 – $73,308 |
| Laing O'Rourke★ 3.7 | $69,095 | $68,415 – $69,775 |
| Kennelly Constructions★ 5.0 | $69,095 | $68,415 – $69,775 |
| The Hawkins Group (Australia) | $69,095 | $68,415 – $69,775 |
| JJ's Waste & Recycling★ 3.1 | $66,769 | $65,860 – $67,658 |
| Mainfreight★ 3.0 | $65,208 | $63,232 – $67,184 |
| Cleanaway★ 2.6 | $65,188 | $64,516 – $65,860 |
| Randstad★ 3.6 | $64,556 | $61,256 – $75,088 |
| FedEx★ 3.5 | $60,000 | $50,000 – $75,000 |
| Labourforce★ 3.8 | $59,280 | $57,304 – $77,064 |
| Fuse Recruitment★ 3.9 | $57,304 | $55,328 – $59,280 |
| Linfox Logistics★ 2.9 | $56,454 | $55,328 – $61,256 |
| Followmont Transport★ 3.1 | $55,328 | $51,751 – $79,988 |
| Workforce International★ 3.2 | $55,328 | $55,328 – $55,328 |
| Precision Labour hire | $54,340 | $53,352 – $55,328 |
| Strategy1HR★ 4.0 | $53,352 | $53,352 – $71,136 |
| BB Freight Service★ 1.8 | $49,400 | $47,424 – $61,157 |
Truck Driver pay by state
Median base salary and range where enough data exists — every figure labelled with its source.
New South Wales
Victoria
Western Australia
South Australia
Tasmania
Australian Capital Territory
Northern Territory
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