Hr Truck Driver Salary in Sydney (2026)

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Hr Truck Drivers in Sydney earn a median salary of $77,814 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $65,000 and $85,000. That sits 18% below Sydney's all-roles median of $95,000. Figures are based on 21 jobs advertised on Seek.com.au in Sydney in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume — 13th percentile in Sydney ↑ +1 listings vs last month
💰 Hr Truck Driver · Sydney
ADVERTISED RANGE
$65,000 – $85,000
Median: $77,814
May $78k
Jun $77k
→ Stable

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

Mid level $65,000 – $85,000
Overall $65k–$85k Mid $65k–$85k $63k $67k $72k $77k $82k $87k
⚠ Low confidence 21 listings (+1 vs last month) · 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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Understanding the Sydney Market

HR truck driver pay in Sydney ($77,814) barely moved this month and sits 18% below the city's $95k all-roles median. Brisbane pays slightly less ($75,176) for the same licence class. The band is narrow, $65k to $85k, so there is limited pay spread within the role. Demand is low at 13% of tracked roles and 21 listings, so treat these figures as directional given the small sample.

Take Home Pay (based on median $77,814)

Weekly (net)
~$1,163
Monthly (net)
~$5,042
Annual (net)
~$60,501
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $86,762

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 Truck Driver in Sydney?
Newer HR drivers in Sydney start near the $65k band floor. The lift comes from load type and hours: tipper, tanker, or crane-truck work, night and metro-multi-drop runs, and dangerous-goods endorsements all pay above general HR driving. A clean record plus an upgrade toward HC or MC licence classes is the concrete route toward the $85k top and beyond.
Is $77,814 a good salary in Sydney?
Depends. At $77,814 the role runs 18% below Sydney's all-roles median and nets about $60,500, which is tight in an expensive city. This is normal for heavy-vehicle driving rather than a concern, but the narrow band means the way to earn more is a higher licence class, not more years at HR. Overtime and shift penalties often add meaningfully above the base figure.
How much does a Senior Hr Truck Driver make in Sydney?
The band caps near $85k for an HR driver, so real progression is licence-based: moving to HC or MC classes and specialised freight lifts pay above this range. The alternative is off the road entirely, into transport coordination or logistics supervision. The single most valuable step is the next licence class up, since it directly widens both the jobs available and the pay.

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Hr Truck Driver salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Sydney
Sydney (this page) $77,814 —
Brisbane $75,176 -3%

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