Cherry Picking Jobs Australia
Highest piece-rate earnings in fruit picking. Earn $8-12/bucket, $300-400/day for fast pickers. Short season Nov-Jan.
Why Cherry Picking?
Highest Earnings
Cherry picking offers the highest piece-rate potential of any fruit picking job. Fast pickers earn $300-400+/day.
Light Work
Cherries are small and light. Less physically demanding than bananas or melons. Pleasant working conditions.
Pay Rates Explained
Piece Rate: $8-12 per Bucket
- Beginners: 15-20 buckets/day = $120-200/day
- Experienced: 25-35 buckets/day = $250-350/day
- Fast pickers: 35-40+ buckets/day = $350-400+/day
Must still meet minimum wage ($25.41/hr). Farms track hours worked.
💡 Maximizing Your Earnings
- • Start early: Best cherries are picked in the morning
- • Use both hands: Pick with both hands to double speed
- • Quality matters: Damaged cherries may be rejected
- • Learn the technique: Watch experienced pickers
- • Stay focused: Minimize breaks to maximize buckets
Top Cherry Picking Regions
Orange, NSW
Season: November–January
Pay: $8-12/bucket
Largest cherry region in NSW. Lots of farms. Cool climate cherries.
Young, NSW
Season: November–January
Pay: $8-12/bucket
Cherry capital of Australia. High-quality cherries. Very competitive.
Shepparton, VIC
Season: November–December
Pay: $8-12/bucket
Major fruit region. Cherry and stone fruit work available.
Adelaide Hills, SA
Season: November–December
Pay: $8-12/bucket
Premium cherries. Beautiful region. Good lifestyle.
Important Tips
Very Short Season
Cherry season is only 6-8 weeks (Nov-Jan). Arrive early to secure a job. Farms fill up quickly.
- • Arrive in late October/early November
- • Apply to multiple farms at once
- • Be ready to start immediately
- • Have accommodation sorted in advance
Counts Toward 88 Days
Cherry picking is specified work that counts toward your 88 days for visa extension. Keep all payslips and employment records.
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Find Cherry Picking Jobs
Search ABN-verified cherry farms. Season starts November!