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Truck driver salary in Queensland

How much does a Truck Driver make in Queensland?

Average base salary

$40.30
same
as national average

The average salary for a truck driver is $40.30 per hour in Queensland. 1k salaries reported, updated at 4 October 2026

Truck Driver job openings in Queensland

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Asphalt worker with MR Truck L...
Blacktop Asphalt Repairs
Ipswich QLD
From $37.73 an hour
Full-time
3 days 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
Blenners Transport
 
$116,667per year
Programmed
 
$115,000per year
Dynamic Distribution Systems
 
$113,533per year

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Highest paying cities near Queensland for Truck Drivers

  1. Mackay QLD
    $48.47 per hour
  2. Rockhampton QLD
    $47.07 per hour
  3. Townsville QLD
    $43.95 per hour
  4. Yatala QLD
    $41.63 per hour
  5. Brisbane QLD
    $39.97 per hour

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Truck Driver

The average salary for a Truck Driver is $40.30 per hour in Queensland. This figure is based on 1k salaries taken from job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months, last updated on 4 October 2026.

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Truck Driver salaries in Queensland typically range between a low of $30.26 and a high of $53.67 per hour, depending on experience and the hiring company.

Some of the highest-paying cities for Truck Driver in Queensland include Mackay QLD at $48.47 per hour, Rockhampton QLD at $47.07 per hour and Townsville QLD at $43.95 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).

How much do similar professions as Truck Driver get paid in Queensland?

Entry Level Truck Driver

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Average $46.50 per hour