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Truck driver salary in Queensland

How much does a Truck Driver make in Queensland?

Average base salary

$40.56
same
as national average

The average salary for a truck driver is $40.56 per hour in Queensland. 1.1k salaries reported, updated at 28 October 2026

Truck Driver job openings in Queensland

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Truck Driver/Machine Operator
Aratula QLD
$45 - $55 an hour
Contract
2 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Truck Driver in Queensland

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ANC Delivers
 
$260,000per year
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Thiess
 
$142,575per year
Techforce Personnel
 
$128,000per year
Programmed
 
$115,000per year
Dynamic Distribution Systems
 
$112,000per year
Chandler Macleod
 
$109,824per year

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Highest paying cities near Queensland for Truck Drivers

  1. Nambour QLD
    $57.98 per hour
  2. Mackay QLD
    $49.65 per hour
  3. Rockhampton QLD
    $47.94 per hour
  4. Townsville QLD
    $44.03 per hour
  5. Yatala QLD
    $41.89 per hour

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The average salary for a Truck Driver is $40.56 per hour in Queensland. This figure is based on 1.1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 28 October 2026.

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Truck Driver salaries in Queensland typically range between a low of $30.29 and a high of $54.31 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Truck Driver in Queensland include Nambour QLD at $57.98 per hour, Mackay QLD at $49.65 per hour and Rockhampton QLD at $47.94 per hour.

Based on recent job postings on Indeed, some of the top-paying companies for Truck Driver in Queensland include ANC Delivers ($260,000 per year) and Thiess ($142,575 per year).

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Entry Level Truck Driver

Job openings
Average $46.50 per hour