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Traffic controller salary in Australia

How much does a Traffic Controller make in Australia?

Average base salary

$39.50

The average salary for a traffic controller is $39.50 per hour in Australia. 424 salaries reported, updated at 11 June 2026

Traffic Controller job openings in Australia

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Traffic Controller (Casual)
Avada Group Pty Ltd1out of 5 stars.
Bendigo VIC
20 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Traffic Controller in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
Transport for NSW
 
$150,708per year
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Active Tree Services
 
$117,500per year
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT
 
$96,610per year
WorkPac
 
$93,947per year
AWX Recruitment
 
$83,282per year
Randstad
 
$80,296per year

Highest paying cities near Australia for Traffic Controllers

  1. Gold Coast QLD
    $43.63 per hour
  2. Brisbane QLD
    $40.93 per hour
  3. Geelong VIC
    $40.32 per hour
  4. Gosford NSW
    $38.11 per hour
  5. Sydney NSW
    $37.39 per hour

Where can a Traffic Controller earn more?

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