Pick Packer Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Pick Packers in Melbourne earn a median salary of $67,984 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $59,928 and $85,392. That sits 22% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 20 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume, 8th percentile in Melbourne
💰 Pick Packer · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$59,928 – $85,392
Median: $67,984
Mid level $59,928 – $85,392
Overall $59k–$85k Mid $59k–$85k $58k $64k $70k $76k $81k $87k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 20 job listings for this role in Melbourne, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 65.0% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 35.0% hid it, so we used the pay bracket the job board files the listing under. Figures represent what employers advertise and may differ from actual compensation. Sample size is small, so treat these figures as indicative.

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Bottom 10%  $59,928 Median  $67,984 $85,392  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Pick packer is new to the Melbourne report, with 20 listings at $67,984, matching Sydney. Most ads (65%) showed pay, and those offered about $69,100. The upper end, up to about $85,400, likely includes night shift or cold storage loadings.

Take Home Pay (based on median $67,984)

Weekly (net)
~$1,040
Monthly (net)
~$4,505
Annual (net)
~$54,062
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $75,802

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 Pick Packer in Melbourne?
Entry is around $59,900. Reliability and shift availability are the main requirements.
Is $67,984 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. $67,984 is 22.3% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500, with take-home around $1,040 a week.
How much does a Senior Pick Packer make in Melbourne?
The top of the range is about $85,400. A forklift licence is the clearest step up, with forklift operators earning about $72,000 in Melbourne.

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Pick Packer salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $67,984 0%
Sydney $67,689 ~same

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