How much does Camera Operator make?

The average salary for Camera Operator is A$73,500 per year or A$35 per hour, with top earners making up to A$125,000 (90th percentile). Typically, pay ranges from A$59,233 (25th percentile) to A$98,500 (75th percentile) annually. Salary estimates are based on 15 salaries submitted anonymously to Glassdoor by Camera Operator employees.

What is the highest salary for Camera Operator?

The highest salary for Camera Operator is A$98,500 per year, A$8,208 per month or A$47 per hour.

What is the lowest salary for Camera Operator?

The lowest salary for Camera Operator is A$59,233 per year, A$4,936 per month or A$28 per hour.

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Camera Operator Salaries

Camera Operator Salaries in Australia

Base pay

A$59K - A$99K/yr

A$74K/yrAverage base pay

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Last updated Dec 30, 202215 Salaries submitted

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Total pay trajectory

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A$65K–A$68K/yr

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A$65K–A$68K/yr

Film Crew Member Manager

A$65K–A$68K/yr

Recent salaries shared by Camera Operator

30 salaries

Job Title | Years of Experience

Base • Additional pay

Location

Date submitted

Job Title | Years of Experience

Location

Date submitted

Base • Additional pay

Camera Operator

1-3 years

A$55K/yr

(A$55K • A$0)

North Sydney

submitted on Feb 17, 2026

A$55K/yr

A$55K • A$0

Camera Operator

10-14 years

A$101K/yr

(A$101K • A$0)

Adelaide

submitted on Sep 26, 2025

A$101K/yr

A$101K • A$0

Camera Operator

1-3 years

A$62K/yr

(A$62K • A$0)

Townsville

submitted on Sep 23, 2025

A$62K/yr

A$62K • A$0

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Camera Operator

1-3 years

A$68K - A$79K/yr

Newcastle

submitted on Aug 8, 2025

A$68K - A$79K/yr

Camera Operator

4-6 years

A$66K/yr

(A$64K • A$2K)

Dandenong

submitted on Apr 3, 2025

A$66K/yr

A$64K • A$2K

Camera Operator

1-3 years

A$88K/yr

(A$88K • A$0)

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on Aug 8, 2024

A$88K/yr

A$88K • A$0

Camera Operator

4-6 years

A$80K/yr

(A$80K • A$0)

Melbourne

submitted on Jun 1, 2024

A$80K/yr

A$80K • A$0

Camera Operator

1-3 years

A$58K - A$68K/yr

Perth, Western Australia

submitted on May 21, 2024

A$58K - A$68K/yr

Camera Operator

1-3 years

A$101K/yr

(A$101K • A$0)

Gold Coast

submitted on Apr 30, 2024

A$101K/yr

A$101K • A$0

Camera Operator

7-9 years

A$116K - A$136K/yr

Melbourne

submitted on Jan 29, 2024

A$116K - A$136K/yr

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