Median salary
$130,899
ANZSCO 7122 · Machine and stationary plant operators
Driller, miner or shot firer salary in Australia
Median salary for an Australian driller, miner or shot firer is $130,899 per year (2022-23 tax return data), with $98,223 take-home after tax at current FY2025-26 rates.
After tax (yr)
$98,223
Fortnightly
$3,778
Tax returns
57,062
Income distribution
Source: ATO Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15 (ANZSCO unit group 7122, based on 57,062 tax returns).
| Metric | Taxable income | Salary / wages | Total income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median | $133,200 | $130,899 | $137,561 |
| Average (mean) | $133,873 | $130,229 | $138,124 |
Taxable income = gross income minus allowable deductions. Salary / wages = PAYG-reported income only. Total income = all sources including investment, business, etc.
Take-home pay on the median $driller, miner or shot firer salary
| Gross salary (median) | $130,899 |
| Income tax | −$30,058 |
| Medicare levy (2%) | −$2,618 |
| Take-home pay | $98,223 |
| + Employer super | $15,708 |
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Related occupations · Machine and stationary plant operators
Other occupations within the same ANZSCO sub-major group.
| Occupation | Tax returns | Median salary |
|---|---|---|
| Other machine operator | 45,591 | $71,166 |
| Other stationary plant operator | 21,118 | $93,573 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a driller, miner or shot firer earn in Australia?
The median salary or wage income for an Australian driller, miner or shot firer in 2022-23 was $130,899, based on 57,062 lodged tax returns. The average (mean) was $130,229; the mean is pulled up by high earners so the median is a better guide for a typical driller, miner or shot firer.
What is a driller, miner or shot firer salary after tax?
On the median $130,899 salary for a driller, miner or shot firer, take-home pay in FY2025-26 is about $98,223 per year after income tax and the 2% Medicare levy — roughly $3,778 per fortnight or $1,889 per week.
How much tax does a driller, miner or shot firer pay?
On the median $130,899 salary, a driller, miner or shot firer in FY2025-26 pays about $32,676 in total tax — $30,058 income tax plus $2,618 Medicare levy. Effective rate: 25.0%.
How many people work as a driller, miner or shot firer in Australia?
57,062 Australians lodged a tax return as a driller, miner or shot firer in 2022-23. This is the count of individuals who classified themselves under ANZSCO unit group 7122 on their return.
What is the average vs median driller, miner or shot firer salary?
Average (mean): $130,229. Median: $130,899. The median is usually lower because a small number of very high earners pull the average up. For a realistic picture of what a typical driller, miner or shot firer earns, use the median.
Data sources
Salary data: Australian Taxation Office — Taxation Statistics 2022-23, Table 15. Used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Australia licence.
Take-home pay calculated at paycalculator.page using ATO-published FY2025-26 brackets, 2% Medicare levy, and default settings (Australian resident, private hospital cover, tax-free threshold claimed).