Warehouse Operator Salary in Melbourne (2026)

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Warehouse Operators in Melbourne earn a median salary of $67,040 in 2026, with most advertised roles falling between $55,750 and $80,000. That sits 23% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500. Figures are based on 24 jobs advertised in Melbourne in the last 30 days.

◆ Specialist role Lower listing volume, 22th percentile in Melbourne
💰 Warehouse Operator · Melbourne
ADVERTISED RANGE
$55,750 – $80,000
Median: $67,040
Aug $65k
Oct $67k

Median advertised salary over the last 2 months. Not enough history yet to call a direction.

Mid level $55,500 – $80,000
Overall $55k–$80k Mid $55k–$80k $53k $59k $65k $70k $76k $82k

Salary ranges are percentiles calculated from 24 job listings for this role in Melbourne, advertised across Australian job boards, government job boards and employer career sites. 33.3% of those listings showed the salary in the ad. The other 66.7% 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%  $55,750 Median  $67,040 $80,000  Top 10%

Understanding the Melbourne Market

Melbourne warehouse operators earn $67,040, up from $65,000 in August. Ads that showed pay offered about $70,500. The 24 listings came from 19 employers.

Take Home Pay (based on median $67,040)

Weekly (net)
~$1,028
Monthly (net)
~$4,454
Annual (net)
~$53,444
Total package (incl. 2025-26 super at 11.5%) $74,749

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 Warehouse Operator in Melbourne?
Entry is around $55,750. A forklift licence helps.
Is $67,040 a good salary in Melbourne?
No. $67,040 is 23.4% below Melbourne's all-roles median of $87,500, with take-home around $1,028 a week.
How much does a Senior Warehouse Operator make in Melbourne?
The top of the range is $80,000. Forklift operators in Melbourne earn about $72,000.

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Warehouse Operator salaries in other cities

City Median salary vs Melbourne
Melbourne (this page) $67,040 0%
Brisbane $69,950 +4%
Sydney $65,000 -3%

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