Up-to-date pay rates for driving and transport roles across Australia, based on real job listings and industry data.
| Role | Licence | Min Salary | Median Salary | Max Salary | YoY Change | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-Combination (MC) Driver | MC | $95,000 | $115,000 | $140,000 | +6.2% | View Jobs โ |
| B-Double / HC Truck Driver | HC | $75,000 | $90,000 | $115,000 | +4.8% | View Jobs โ |
| HR Truck Driver | HR | $65,000 | $80,000 | $100,000 | +5.1% | View Jobs โ |
| MR Truck Driver | MR | $60,000 | $72,000 | $88,000 | +3.9% | View Jobs โ |
| Forklift Operator (LF) | LF | $58,000 | $68,000 | $85,000 | +4.2% | View Jobs โ |
| Bus Driver (Metro/Urban) | MR/HR | $60,000 | $72,000 | $88,000 | +3.5% | View Jobs โ |
| School Bus Driver | MR | $45,000 | $58,000 | $70,000 | +2.8% | View Jobs โ |
| Delivery Driver (Van/Car) | Car | $52,000 | $63,000 | $78,000 | +7.1% | View Jobs โ |
| Courier (Owner-Driver) | Car | $50,000 | $70,000 | $95,000 | +8.3% | View Jobs โ |
| Taxi / Rideshare Driver | Car | $42,000 | $58,000 | $80,000 | +5.6% | View Jobs โ |
| Crane / Rigging Operator | HC/MC | $90,000 | $110,000 | $135,000 | +5.9% | View Jobs โ |
| Tip Truck Driver (Civil) | HR | $70,000 | $85,000 | $105,000 | +6.0% | View Jobs โ |
Average driver salaries rose 5.2% in 2024, outpacing the national wage growth rate of 3.8%. HC and MC drivers saw the strongest gains.
Drivers on mining sites and civil infrastructure projects earn 20โ35% more than equivalent roles in metro freight operations.
Interstate linehaul drivers earn 15โ25% more than metro drivers due to longer hours, overnight work, and fatigue management requirements.
Western Australia consistently pays 10โ20% above the national median for heavy vehicle operators, driven by the resources sector.
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