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Truck driver salary in Australia

How much does a Truck Driver make in Australia?

Average base salary

$39.04

The average salary for a truck driver is $39.04 per hour in Australia. 2.9k salaries reported, updated at 13 July 2026

Truck Driver job openings in Australia

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MR Truck Driver - Shopping Cen...
Australia Post3.7out of 5 stars.
Hume ACT
$38.19 an hour
Full-time
3 hours ago

Highest paying companies for Truck Driver in Australia

Average year pay is based on job postings on Indeed in the past 36 months.
ANC Delivers
 
$260,000per year
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Bis Industries
 
$160,000per year
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Ventia
 
$138,112per year
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Aurizon
 
$135,429per year
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Sydney Transport Services Grou...
 
$135,360per year
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Hitachi
 
$130,000per year
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Highest paying cities near Australia for Truck Drivers

  1. Perth WA
    $45.59 per hour
  2. Hills District NSW
    $41.99 per hour
  3. Sydney NSW
    $39.53 per hour
  4. Brisbane QLD
    $39.40 per hour
  5. Gold Coast QLD
    $38.20 per hour

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Entry Level Truck Driver

Job openings
Average $43.53 per hour