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Driller salary in Australia

How much does a Driller make in Australia?

Average base salary

$51.94

The average salary for a driller is $51.94 per hour in Australia. 148 salaries reported, updated at 2 November 2026

Driller job openings in Australia

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Blast Hole Driller Trainer
BWE Drilling
Perth WA
Full-time
15 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Driller in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Boart Longyear
 
$200,000per year
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Techforce Personnel
 
$160,000per year
Collar Group
 
$139,375per year
Chandler Macleod
 
$138,320per year
WorkPac
 
$135,902per year
AWX Recruitment
 
$131,387per year

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Highest paying cities near Australia for Drillers

  1. Mackay QLD
    $79.76 per hour
  2. Kalgoorlie WA
    $70.76 per hour
  3. Subiaco WA
    $68.45 per hour
  4. Mount Hawthorn WA
    $62.76 per hour
  5. Perth WA
    $58.01 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Driller

The average salary for a Driller is $51.94 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 148 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 2 November 2026.

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Driller salaries typically range between a low of $34.96 and a high of $77.16 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Driller include Mackay QLD at $79.76 per hour, Kalgoorlie WA at $70.76 per hour and Subiaco WA at $68.45 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Driller include Boart Longyear ($200,000 per year) and Techforce Personnel ($160,000 per year).

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