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Refuse collector salary in Australia

How much does a Refuse Collector make in Australia?

Average base salary

$41.42

The average salary for a refuse collector is $41.42 per hour in Australia. 35 salaries reported, updated at 24 July 2026

Refuse Collector job openings in Australia

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Waste and Litter Collection Of...
Hume City Council4.1out of 5 stars.
Coolaroo VIC
$71,490.64 a year
Full-time
1 day ago

Highest paying companies for Refuse Collector in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Rockhampton Regional Council
 
$149,581per year
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Wyndham City Council
 
$147,261per year
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BLU by Adcorp
 
$97,683per year
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Moreton Bay Regional Council
 
$94,348per year
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City of Gold Coast
 
$91,835per year
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Banyule City Council
 
$90,288per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Refuse Collectors

  1. Cockburn WA
    $45.74 per hour
  2. Perth WA
    $45.00 per hour
  3. Ballarat VIC
    $41.94 per hour
  4. Dubbo NSW
    $40.44 per hour
  5. Maddington WA
    $38.97 per hour

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