Traffic controller salary in Australia

The average salary for a Traffic Controller is $40.52 per hour in Australia. This figure is based on 403 salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 7 September 2026.

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Traffic Controller salaries typically range between a low of $28.46 and a high of $57.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Traffic Controller include Ipswich QLD at $48.80 per hour, Gold Coast QLD at $44.63 per hour and Brisbane QLD at $42.89 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Traffic Controller include Transport for NSW ($150,708 per year) and Active Tree Services ($117,500 per year).