Transport & Logistics Salary Guide
Real salary data from 2 active job listings — updated daily
Transport Workers Award 2020 — Minimum Rates
As of 1 July 2025 (Fair Work). These are the legal minimum — most AYIO Jobs listings pay well above award.
Grade 1
$25.39/hr
~$49,637/yr
Grade 2
$26.14/hr
~$51,104/yr
Grade 3
$26.90/hr
~$52,590/yr
Grade 4
$27.43/hr
~$53,627/yr
Grade 5
$28.46/hr
~$55,643/yr
Grade 6
$29.24/hr
~$57,168/yr
Grade 7
$30.27/hr
~$59,183/yr
Source: Fair Work Commission — Road Transport and Distribution Award 2020 [MA000038]
Licence Upgrade = Higher Pay
Each licence upgrade opens higher-paying roles. Here's the typical progression.
C
Car Licence
$50–60k
Entry roles, yard hand
→
LR
Light Rigid
$55–65k
Small trucks, vans, light delivery
→
MR
Medium Rigid
$65–78k
Solo delivery, waste, local freight
→
HR
Heavy Rigid
$72–85k
Bus driving, rigid trucks, metro
→
HC
Heavy Comb
$82–100k
Semi-trailers, regional, linehaul
→
MC
Multi Comb
$90–160k+
B-doubles, road trains, interstate
Pro tip: Upgrading from HR to HC typically costs $3,000–5,000 and takes 1–2 weeks. The pay increase of $10–15k/year means you recoup the cost in 3–4 months.
Salary data sourced from active job listings on AYIO Jobs. Updated in real-time. Individual salaries vary based on experience, location, and employer.