Truck Driver Salary in Adelaide (2026)

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Truck Drivers in Adelaide earn a median salary of $80,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $61,266 and $91,260. That is broadly in line with Adelaide's all-roles median of $80,000. Figures are based on 24 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Adelaide in the last 30 days.

— Moderate demand 36th percentile by listing volume in Adelaide
💰 Truck Driver · Adelaide
ADVERTISED RANGE
$61,266 – $91,260
Median: $80,000
Mid level $61,266 – $91,260
Overall $61k–$91k Mid $61k–$91k $59k $66k $73k $80k $87k $93k
⚠ Low confidence 24 listings · 05/07/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from advertised employer bands on Seek.com.au. Figures represent what employers publicly advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small — treat figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $61,266 Median  $80,000 $91,260  Top 10%

Understanding the Adelaide Market

Truck drivers in Adelaide earn $80k at the median, sitting exactly on the city's all-roles figure, an unusual case where a licensed trade role lands right on the benchmark rather than above or below it. The band ($61,266 to $91,260) tracks licence class and freight type, with higher licences (HC, MC) and long-haul or specialised loads at the top. Based on a small sample of 24 listings, treat as directional.

Take Home Pay (based on median $80,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,191
Monthly (net)
~$5,161
Annual (net)
~$61,933
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $89,200

Take-home calculated using 2025-26 ATO tax rates, no HECS debt, full Australian residency. Total package adds 11.5% superannuation to base salary. Adjust for your situation →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a good starting salary for a junior Truck Driver in Adelaide?
Truck drivers in Adelaide start around $61k, typically on lighter rigid licences and local runs. The lift toward the $91,260 top comes from licence class and route: heavy-combination (HC) and multi-combination (MC) licences, plus long-haul, interstate or specialised freight (dangerous goods, oversize), pay well above local rigid work. Endorsements are the clearest lever.
Is $80,000 a good salary in Adelaide?
Yes, in local terms. At $80k the median truck driver matches Adelaide's all-roles figure and nets roughly $62k after tax, which stretches well in Adelaide's lower cost-of-living market. The role sits right on the benchmark rather than below it, unusual for a licence-based trade, so this is genuinely solid pay for the city.
How much does a Senior Truck Driver make in Adelaide?
Experienced truck drivers reach the $91,260 top through higher licence classes (HC, MC) and long-haul, interstate or specialised freight. The step up is about endorsements and route type rather than years: upgrading your licence and moving into dangerous-goods, oversize or interstate work is what carries pay to the top of the band.

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Truck Driver salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Adelaide
Adelaide (this page) $80,000 —
Sydney $80,000 ~same
Melbourne $79,040 ~same
Perth $74,100 -7%
Brisbane $70,000 -12%

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