Owner operator driver salary in Australia

The average salary for an Owner Operator Driver is $49.61 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 90 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 12 August 2026.

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Owner Operator Driver salaries typically range between a low of $27.71 and a high of $88.82 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Owner Operator Driver include Moorebank NSW at $94.39 per hour, Sydney NSW at $70.59 per hour and Chullora NSW at $66.77 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Owner Operator Driver include Winning Group (USD 218,400 per year) and HUNTER EXPRESS (USD 149,500 per year).