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Owner operator driver salary in Australia

How much does an Owner Operator Driver make in Australia?

Average base salary

$48.14

The average salary for a owner operator driver is $48.14 per hour in Australia. 99 salaries reported, updated at 24 September 2026

Owner Operator Driver job openings in Australia

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10 Tonne (12 pallet) Owner Dri...
FedEx3.5out of 5 stars.
Launceston TAS
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Highest paying companies for Owner Operator Driver in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Winning Group
 
$218,400per year
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HUNTER EXPRESS
 
$149,500per year
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Dynamic Distribution Systems
 
$147,160per year
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FRF Couriers
 
$145,600per year
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FedEx
 
$142,278per year
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TNT
 
$135,500per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Owner Operator Drivers

  1. Moorebank NSW
    $94.39 per hour
  2. Eastern Creek NSW
    $76.68 per hour
  3. Chullora NSW
    $66.77 per hour
  4. Sydney NSW
    $59.02 per hour
  5. Brisbane QLD
    $51.78 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Owner Operator Driver

The average salary for an Owner Operator Driver is $48.14 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 99 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 24 September 2026.

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Owner Operator Driver salaries typically range between a low of $28.80 and a high of $80.48 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, Eastern Creek NSW at $76.68 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 ($218,400 per year) and HUNTER EXPRESS ($149,500 per year).