Refuse collector salary in Australia

The average salary for a Refuse Collector is $40.97 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 37 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 13 August 2026.

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Refuse Collector salaries typically range between a low of $29.98 and a high of $56.00 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Refuse Collector include Cockburn WA at $45.74 per hour, Perth WA at $45.00 per hour and Tom Price WA at $43.84 per hour.

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