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Diesel mechanic salary in Australia

How much does a Diesel Mechanic make in Australia?

Average base salary

$46.82

The average salary for a diesel mechanic is $46.82 per hour in Australia. 1.3k salaries reported, updated at 10 July 2026

Diesel Mechanic job openings in Australia

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Heavy Diesel Mechanic - Field ...
Force Equipment4.3out of 5 stars.
Perth WA
Up to $90 an hour
Full-time
14 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Diesel Mechanic in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Piacentini & Son
 
$245,000per year
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Hastings Deering
 
$190,000per year
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Freo Group
 
$168,272per year
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Torque Recruitment
 
$166,400per year
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Thiess
 
$163,072per year
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Collar Group
 
$162,500per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Diesel Mechanics

  1. Perth WA
    $66.25 per hour
  2. Melbourne VIC
    $47.15 per hour
  3. Brisbane QLD
    $47.04 per hour
  4. Sydney NSW
    $46.53 per hour
  5. Dandenong VIC
    $45.92 per hour

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