Hr Driver Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Hr Drivers in Sydney earn a median salary of $82,500 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $105,000. That sits 13% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 30 jobs advertised in Sydney in the last 30 days.

● Moderate demand 46th percentile by listing volume in Sydney
💰 Hr Driver · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $105,000
Median: $82,500
Mid level $65,000 – $105,000
Overall $65k–$105k Mid $65k–$105k $63k $72k $81k $90k $99k $108k
Moderate confidence 30 listings · 30/09/2026

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 30 job listings for this role and city, all sourced from Seek.com.au. Of those, 33.3% stated a salary directly. The remaining 66.7% 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%  $65,000 Median  $82,500 $105,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Sydney Market

This title refers to the Heavy Rigid licence class rather than human resources, and the related roles shown alongside it have been mismatched to HR job titles by the automated grouping, so ignore those links. There is no August comparison in the data. Heavy rigid drivers earn $82,000 in Sydney against $80,000 in Brisbane and $76,000 in Perth. The 49% spread running $65,000 to $105,000 reflects load type and route rather than seniority.

Take Home Pay (based on median $82,500)

Weekly (net)
~$1,223
Monthly (net)
~$5,298
Annual (net)
~$63,570
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $91,987

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 Hr Driver in Sydney?
Entry is $65,000, typically local delivery work on a newly obtained heavy rigid licence. The licence itself is the barrier, and it lifts pay $17,000 above standard delivery driving at $65,000. Dangerous goods endorsement, fatigue management certification and tipper or tanker experience are the next levers.
Is $82,500 a good salary in Sydney?
Not quite. At $82,000 a heavy rigid driver earns 13.2% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000, with take-home near $1,223 a week against the highest living costs in this report. It does lead the country for this licence class and pays $17,000 more than delivery driving. Upgrading further to HC or MC classes is where the next step sits.
How much does a Senior Hr Driver make in Sydney?
The ceiling is $105,000, reached through heavier combinations, specialised loads or long-haul routes rather than seniority. Licence class determines pay far more than years behind the wheel. Transport supervision and dispatch coordination are the routes off the road entirely.

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Hr Driver salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $82,500 0%
Brisbane $80,000 -3%
Perth $76,570 -7%

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