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Refuse collector salary in Australia

How much does a Refuse Collector make in Australia?

Average base salary

$41.34

The average salary for a refuse collector is $41.34 per hour in Australia. 41 salaries reported, updated at 5 November 2026

Refuse Collector job openings in Australia

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Waste Collection Officer
Bathurst Regional Council3out of 5 stars.
Bathurst NSW
$1,118.30 - $1,175.00 a week
Full-time
3 weeks 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
 
$99,122per year
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City of Gold Coast
 
$98,380per year
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Moreton Bay Regional Council
 
$94,348per year
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Banyule City Council
 
$90,288per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Refuse Collectors

  1. Nudgee QLD
    $48.30 per hour
  2. Cockburn WA
    $46.01 per hour
  3. Perth WA
    $45.00 per hour
  4. Tom Price WA
    $43.84 per hour
  5. Ballarat VIC
    $42.35 per hour

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The average salary for a Refuse Collector is $41.34 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 41 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 5 November 2026.

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Refuse Collector salaries typically range between a low of $31.62 and a high of $54.05 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Refuse Collector include Nudgee QLD at $48.30 per hour, Cockburn WA at $46.01 per hour and Perth WA at $45.00 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Refuse Collector include Rockhampton Regional Council ($149,581 per year) and Wyndham City Council ($147,261 per year).