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Truck driver salary in Queensland

How much does a Truck Driver make in Queensland?

Average base salary

$39.77
same
as national average

The average salary for a truck driver is $39.77 per hour in Queensland. 945 salaries reported, updated at 20 July 2026

Truck Driver job openings in Queensland

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Rig Move Truck Driver
Savanna Energy4.1out of 5 stars.
Toowoomba QLD
16 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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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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Chandler Macleod
 
$109,824per year
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Highest paying cities near Queensland for Truck Drivers

  1. Mackay QLD
    $47.24 per hour
  2. Rockhampton QLD
    $47.22 per hour
  3. Townsville QLD
    $44.52 per hour
  4. Cairns QLD
    $42.33 per hour
  5. Yatala QLD
    $40.53 per hour

Where can a Truck Driver earn more?

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

Entry Level Truck Driver

Job openings
Average $45.57 per hour