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Salary Full-time in the Whitsunday region

Market pay levels based on 5 offers with salary.

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Recalculated from open vacancies where the employer states pay.

Median85 000 $Half of offers pay more, half pay less
Average88 490 $Arithmetic mean of all offers
Lower quartile28 152 $25% of offers pay less
Upper quartile141 148 $25% of offers pay more

How pay is distributed

The band covers the middle half of the market (25th–75th percentile); the line marks the median.

Lower quartile28 152 $
Median85 000 $
Upper quartile141 148 $

What the numbers mean

  • Half of all offers fall between 28 152 $ and 141 148 $.
  • Every fourth offer pays more than 141 148 $.
  • The upper quartile is 401% above the lower one.
  • The average is close to the median, so offers are spread evenly.
  • The sample is small (5 offers), so treat the numbers as a rough guide.

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Company not specified Bowen ·

DIGGER FITTER

from $166,400

10th November, 2026 DIGGER FITTER - | BOWEN BASIN $80/hr + vehicle | 7/7 roster | 12-hour shifts | Ongoing work AAMG... Location: QLD View more detail / apply

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Company not specified Whitsundays ·

Mechanic, Automotive Parts, Maintenance & Repair - AUTOrecruit

$140,000 – $160,000

A $150,000 salary plus super, a nine-day fortnight and the opportunity to live on Hamilton Island! We're seeking an experienced Fleet Manager to... Location: QLD Salary: $140000.00 - $16000…

Full timeOn-siteWhitsundays
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Company not specified Collinsville ·

Dump Truck Operator

from $141,148

Job details Key Selling Points $67.86 per hour pay rate 7/7 roster, 12.5 hour shifts Modern... Location: QLD View more detail / apply

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Company not specified Airlie Beach ·

Technician - AUTOrecruit

$80,000 – $85,000

Ready to trade the hustle for the Whitsundays lifestyle? One of the region's largest mechanical repair shops is looking for a skilled and driven... Location: Airlie Beach QLD Salary: $80000…

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Company not specified Bowen ·

HD Fitters FIFO/DIDO/BIBO - Qld

from $6,240

HD Fitter FIFO/DIDO/BIBO | Bowen Basin | Up to $91.25 + $3/hr project bonus Opportunity : Various Mine Sites within the Bowen Basin.The... Location: QLD View more detail / apply

Full timeOn-siteBowen
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Frequently asked questions

Why show the median instead of the average?

The median (85 000 $) is the middle of the market: half of the offers pay more and half pay less. Unlike the average (88 490 $), it is not skewed by a handful of very high salaries.

What does the typical range mean?

From 28 152 $ to 141 148 $ is the middle half of all offers — the 25th to 75th percentile. A quarter of vacancies pay below 28 152 $ and a quarter above 141 148 $.

Where does the data come from?

From 5 open vacancies with a stated salary that Finder collects from public sources. Numbers are recalculated as the selection changes.

How do I tell whether I am paid fairly?

Compare your pay with the median and the quartiles: near 85 000 $ is the market level, above 141 148 $ is the strong quarter, below 28 152 $ is a reason to negotiate. Use the “Compare my salary” button on this page.

How we calculate salaries

Short methodology and the data behind these numbers.

  1. 1We collect offersOnly vacancies from open sources where the employer states pay are used.
  2. 2We normalise themA salary range is reduced to one comparable value per vacancy.
  3. 3We compute percentilesMedian, quartiles and the average are calculated from at least 5 offers; otherwise the wider country market is shown.
  4. 4We refresh the numbersStatistics are recomputed as new vacancies appear and closed ones drop out.

Figures are pay as published by employers: taxes, bonuses and seniority inside a grade are not accounted for.