▼13%
AU$28.71
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (AUD)
/ hour
Avg. Base Hourly Rate (AUD)
10%
A$23.62
MEDIAN
A$28.71
90%
A$36
The average hourly pay for a Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver is AU$28.71 in 2025
Hourly Rate
AU$24 - AU$36
Bonus
AU$100 - AU$58k
Total Pay
AU$50k - AU$82k
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Common Health Benefits for a Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver
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Gender Breakdown for Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
Male
100.0%
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FAQs About Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers
What is the highest pay for Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver is A$36 / hour
What is the lowest pay for Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers?
Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver is A$23.62 / hour
How can Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers increase their salary?
Increasing your pay as a Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver that oversees more junior Heavy / Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.