Delivery Driver Salary in Brisbane (2026)

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Delivery Drivers in Brisbane earn a median salary of $65,000 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,000 and $79,040. That sits 26% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 53 jobs advertised in Brisbane in the last 30 days.

▲ High demand Top 24% of roles by listing volume in Brisbane ↓ -8 listings vs last month
💰 Delivery Driver · Brisbane
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,000 – $79,040
Median: $65,000
Jun $55k
Jul $65k
↑ Trending up

Based on 2-month data, short-term movement only.

Mid level $55,000 – $79,040
Overall $55k–$79k Mid $55k–$79k $53k $58k $64k $70k $75k $81k
Moderate confidence 53 listings (-8 vs last month) · 02/08/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 53 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 45.5% stated a salary directly. The remaining 54.5% carried a range estimated from the listing, so this median blends advertised and estimated pay. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation.

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Bottom 10%  $55,000 Median  $65,000 $79,040  Top 10%

Understanding the Brisbane Market

The median jumped from $55,000 to $65,000 in a month, an 18% move that lines Brisbane up with Melbourne, Perth and Sydney at exactly $65,000. A shift that large landing precisely on the national rate suggests June's figure was the anomaly rather than July being a rise. Listings fell from 61 to 53 at the same time, so this is not a demand-driven increase. At 46% salary disclosure the current figure is reasonably well supported.

Take Home Pay (based on median $65,000)

Weekly (net)
~$1,003
Monthly (net)
~$4,344
Annual (net)
~$52,133
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $72,475

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 Delivery Driver in Brisbane?
Entry is $55,000, typically van or light rigid work with a standard licence. An HR or MR licence is the single most valuable addition and moves drivers toward truck driving at $71,000. Dangerous goods endorsement and forklift tickets are the other levers, with forklift operator roles in Brisbane paying $71,000.
Is $65,000 a good salary in Brisbane?
No. At $65,000 a delivery driver earns 25.7% below Brisbane's all-roles median of $87,000, with take-home near $1,003 a week. Every capital pays within $5,000 of this, so there is no better market for the same work. The gain available is licensing rather than location, with heavy vehicle roles paying $6,000 more.
How much does a Senior Delivery Driver make in Brisbane?
The ceiling is $79,000, reached through heavier licence classes, longer routes or dangerous goods work rather than seniority. Transport supervision and dispatch coordination sit above this range and are the usual next step. Within driving itself, the licence class is what determines pay far more than years behind the wheel.

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Delivery Driver salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Brisbane
Brisbane (this page) $65,000 0%
Melbourne $65,000 ~same
Perth $65,000 ~same
Sydney $65,000 ~same
Adelaide $60,000 -8%

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