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Truck driver salary in Queensland

How much does a Truck Driver make in Queensland?

Average base salary

$39.87
same
as national average

The average salary for a truck driver is $39.87 per hour in Queensland. 947 salaries reported, updated at 17 August 2026

Truck Driver job openings in Queensland

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Truck Driver/ Labourer
Livingstone Shire Council4.1out of 5 stars.
Yeppoon QLD
$74,844 a year
Full-time
1 day 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
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Techforce Personnel
 
$128,000per year
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Dynamic Distribution Systems
 
$117,520per year
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Blenners Transport
 
$116,667per year
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Programmed
 
$115,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Queensland for Truck Drivers

  1. Rockhampton QLD
    $48.30 per hour
  2. Mackay QLD
    $47.79 per hour
  3. Townsville QLD
    $44.44 per hour
  4. Yatala QLD
    $41.62 per hour
  5. Brisbane QLD
    $39.60 per hour

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Entry Level Truck Driver

Job openings
Average $45.57 per hour